KSRTC Conductor Allegedly Makes Communal Remarks After Muslim Couple Boards Wrong Bus
The conductor reportedly questioned the couple after they mistakenly boarded a bus bound for Shivamogga, asking whether the place was Pakistan or Afghanistan.
Karnataka (Fikrokhabar News): A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus conductor has been accused of making communal remarks against a Muslim couple who mistakenly boarded a bus heading towards Shivamogga instead of K.R. Pete.
According to a report by Vartha Bharati, the incident allegedly took place on a bus bearing registration number KA 42 F 2253. The passengers, identified as a Maulana Sahib and his wife, reportedly realised after boarding that they had entered the wrong bus.
When the conductor noticed their mistake, he allegedly questioned them for boarding without checking the destination displayed on the bus.
During the exchange, the conductor is alleged to have made communal remarks, asking, “Is this Afghanistan? Pakistan?”
A video of the incident began circulating on Instagram and other social media platforms on Monday evening, November 9, attracting widespread attention and criticism.
Several social media users have demanded an investigation into the incident and disciplinary action against the conductor, including suspension.
The video circulating online does not carry a date, and the exact date of the incident has not been established in the report.
The incident has renewed concerns over the treatment of passengers and the need for public transport employees to maintain professional conduct while dealing with the public.