Fired BPO employee who stabbed BMTC bus conductor intended to kill former boss: Police
Bengaluru: A 25-year-old passenger who stabbed a BMTC bus conductor is believed to have carried the knife to attack his ex-boss, according to police.
Harsh Sinha, a native of Jharkhand, stabbed the bus conductor, Yogesh, after he was asked to step away from the middle doors due to safety reasons.
A senior police officer told Deccan Herald that Sinha was carrying a kitchen knife while roaming the city in search of his ex-boss, after he was fired from the company on September 20, with the intention of killing him. The officer noted that the tiff with the conductor during the bus journey acted as trigger for the incident.
“He was jobless and had no clue of his future. He was also afraid his former boss might sabotage his future job prospects and prevent other companies from hiring him,” the officer was quoted as saying by the publication.
The bus conductor who was stabbed was taken to a private hospital for treatment and is reportedly out of danger.
The Whitefield police have arrested Sinha for attempted murder and are investigating the circumstances that led to his sacking.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
