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Bengaluru conductor suspended after viral video of alleged assault on homeless man
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The individual who recorded and posted the video on social media claimed that the man was homeless and begged for a living. (AI-enhanced screengrab)The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) suspended a conductor Tuesday and ordered an inquiry after a viral video allegedly showed him kicking a homeless man attempting to board a moving bus, causing him to fall onto the footpath. The incident, which allegedly took place on August 2, involved BMTC bus KA-57 F-1104 operating on Route No. 258SD/1. The video, filmed by bystanders and widely shared online, appears to show the conductor kicking the man as he tries to board the moving bus, sending him onto the footpath. The individual who recorded and posted the video on social media claimed that the man was homeless and begged for a living. The footage triggered widespread outrage, prompting many to question the BMTC staff’s conduct. ‘A zero-tolerance policy’ BMTC said the conductor Krishnamurthy, attached to Depot-43, has been suspended and disciplinary action will follow if the allegations are proved. In a statement, the corporation said the inquiry would examine the conductor’s version, statements from passengers and eyewitnesses, CCTV footage from the bus, if available, and other evidence to establish the facts. “BMTC maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, discourteous behaviour, or any act that compromises the dignity, safety, or rights of passengers. Should the allegations be substantiated during the inquiry, appropriate disciplinary action will be initiated against the concerned employee in accordance with the applicable service rules and regulations,” the statement said.Story continues below this ad The corporation assured commuters of its continued focus on providing safe, reliable, and courteous public transport services. The incident comes days after a controversy involving another BMTC conductor who allegedly asked Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh to get off a bus after he reportedly could not tender the exact fare for a ticket. The conductor was suspended but later reinstated after issuing an apology. BMTC said strict action would be taken if the allegations against the conductor are found to be established during the departmental inquiry.
According to the Surat police, the incident occurred after the boy's father saw his son glued to the smartphone and repeatedly asked him to complete his homework. (Representational image) A Class 7 student in Gujarat’s Surat allegedly died by suicide on Monday after his parents told him to put his phone away and finish his homework. The 13-year-old was addicted to video games, the police said. According to the police, the incident occurred after the boy’s father, Amarsingh Nishad, saw his son glued to the smartphone and repeatedly asked him to complete his homework. When the minor continued playing games, Nishad scolded him. The boy then handed the phone to his mother, went into another room, and locked the door, the police said.Later, when Nishad knocked on the door to serve dinner, the boy did not respond. Suspecting something amiss, Nishad alerted his neighbours, and together they broke open the locked door and found the minor hanging, the police said. Though the family rushed the boy to New Civil Hospital, the doctors declared him dead on arrival. Chowk Bazaar Assistant Sub-inspector Yutika Kaushik said, “The boy was the lone child of the couple, and was apparently very close to his mother. He was studying in a Surat Municipal Corporation-run school on Ved Road, in Class 7. The parents claimed that they received complaints from the school that their son was not regular in doing homework. Surat Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The Chowk Bazaar police reached the hospital and filed an accidental death case after taking statements from the victim’s parents and neighbours. The boy’s father, a native of Odisha, works in a powerloom factory on Ved Road, and the family has been settled in Surat for the past 10 years.Story continues below this ad © The Indian Express Pvt Ltd Kamal Saiyed is a senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, providing extensive, on-the-ground coverage from Surat and the broader South Gujarat region and the Union territories of Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli. With a reporting career at the publication spanning back to 2007, he has established himself as a high-authority voice on the industrial, social, and political pulse of one of India’s fastest-growing urban hubs. Expertise Industrial & Economic Beat: Based in the "Diamond City," Saiyed offers expert reporting on the diamond and textile industries. His work tracks global market shifts (such as De Beers production changes), local trade policies, and the socio-economic challenges facing the millions of workers in Surat’s manufacturing hubs. Civic & Infrastructure Coverage: He consistently reports on urban development and public safety in Surat, including: Traffic & Urban Planning: Monitoring the city's 13-fold increase in traffic violations and the implementation of new municipal drives. Public Safety: Investigative reporting on infrastructure failures, fire safety NOC compliance in schools and commercial buildings, and Metro rail progress. Political Reporting: Tracking the shifting dynamics between the BJP, Congress, and AAP in South Gujarat and the neighboring Union Territories (Daman, Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli). Crime beat: Armed with a good source network Saiyed has been able to bring out the human side of crime stories in his region ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram Tags: smartphone addiction suicide case Surat
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