Govt bus driver verbally abused, assaulted on duty in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Nov 11: A government bus driver here was allegedly verbally abused and assaulted inside the bus by an unidentified person who was subsequently nabbed, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred on Sunday at around 8 pm when the bus was en-route Jayanagar to Vijayanagar, they said.
According to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), while the bus was stationed near the Haleguddadahalli signal, an unidentified individual riding a motorcycle stopped beside the bus and began verbally abusing the driver. The man then boarded the bus and physically assaulted the driver, who was performing his duties at the time.
"Despite the sudden attack, Murtuza Imam Saab quickly secured the bus by locking its doors. With the cooperation of the passengers on board, the assailant was apprehended and taken to the Byatarayanapura police station, where a non-cognizable report was filed against the unidentified individual," a senior BMTC official said.
Following the incident, Imam, who sustained injuries during the assault, was promptly transported to Victoria Hospital for medical treatment. He received timely care and was discharged later that night.
The authorities were immediately informed and visited the scene to assess the situation and take appropriate action, he said.
"The incident took place due to a miscommunication between the driver and the individual. It led to argument and the driver was verbally abused and assaulted. We are still investigating the matter," a police official said.
"The corporation is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of both its staff and passengers. Acts of violence against staff members are taken extremely seriously, and the management assures that every step will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future," the BMTC said in a statement.
In wake of such assaults on BMTC employees, the Managing Director of the corporation, Ramachandran R recently met City Police Commissioner B Dayanand and formally requested that swift and stringent measures to be taken on the assaulters.
"The safety and security of our employees and passengers remain our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with the police and relevant authorities to ensure such incidents are dealt with severely and to avoid any recurrence in the future," it added.
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Vijay secures majority support, set to stake claim to form Tamil Nadu govt
Chennai: After four days of political uncertainty and intense negotiations in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay is learnt to have secured the numbers required to form the government, sources said.
Supporters gathered outside Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Friday evening, raising slogans in support of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam soon after reports emerged that the party had managed to secure majority support.
Sources said Vijay is expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor R. V. Arlekar on Friday evening to stake claim to form the government. The meeting is likely to take place around 6 pm.
In its electoral debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won 108 out of the 234 seats, dealing a major blow to the 62-year political dominance of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
However, Governor Arlekar had reportedly made it clear that the party would not be invited to form the government without proving a clear majority. Even after two rounds of discussions on Wednesday and Thursday, the Governor is learnt to have maintained his stand that letters of support from at least 118 MLAs must be submitted in the 234-member Assembly.
Apart from Vijay, TVK had the backing of 107 MLAs. Vijay had contested from Tiruchy (East) and Perambur constituencies and won both seats, meaning he would have to resign from one seat before taking oath. This increased the need for additional support.
Amid the political developments, five MLAs from the Congress party, which reportedly moved away from the DMK-led alliance, extended support to Vijay. Vijay also held discussions with leaders of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India.
The VCK, CPI(M) and CPI had so far been allies of the DMK. At the same time, political discussions intensified in the state over speculation that the DMK could even explore a post-poll understanding with its long-time rival AIADMK to prevent an alternative government from taking shape.
Reports had been circulating since Friday afternoon that the VCK and Left parties were likely to support Vijay. Sources later said that the VCK, CPI(M) and CPI agreed to extend the support of two MLAs each, helping TVK cross the required majority mark.
All eyes are now on the Governor’s next move and the official announcement regarding the formation of the new government in Tamil Nadu.
