UP Bus conductor who was suspended for stopping bus to allow passengers offer Namaz, commits suicide
UPSRTC Employees Union had criticized authorities' decision to suspend Yadav
Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh: A distressing incident has unfolded in Uttar Pradesh, where a bus conductor, Mohit Yadav, reportedly took his own life after facing suspension for allowing two passengers to briefly disembark and offer prayers. The incident has sparked outrage among contract workers in Bareilly, who have registered their protest against the tragic demise of the bus conductor.
Mohit Yadav, aged 32, was employed as a conductor for a UPSRTC bus traveling from Kaushambi to Delhi. On June 3, 2023, Yadav requested the bus driver, KP Singh, to halt the bus for a couple of minutes near Rampur so that two Muslim passengers could perform their prayers on the roadside. This act led to a backlash from other passengers on the bus, who protested against Yadav and Singh for accommodating the religious observance.
Subsequently, both the conductor and the bus driver were suspended from their positions due to the incident. Yadav's suspension, particularly, had a significant impact on his mental well-being. He was reportedly under immense stress as a result of the suspension, which adversely affected his financial situation.
On August 27, Yadav went missing, and his lifeless body was discovered on the railway tracks near his residence on August 28. While no formal complaint has been registered, there are indications that Yadav may have taken his own life.
The UPSRTC Employees Union had criticized the authorities' decision to suspend Yadav and Singh, asserting that the punishment meted out was unjustified. The union has also pledged its support to Yadav's family should they choose to file a complaint regarding the circumstances leading up to his tragic death.
Reports suggest that Yadav's financial woes were exacerbated by his suspension, rendering him unable to secure alternative employment. The distressing combination of financial strain and professional setback is believed to have driven him to the extreme step of taking his own life.
A very sad story of Mohit Yadav who stopped bus to allow 2 passengers from #Gujarat to offer Namaz
— Kanwardeep singh (@KanwardeepsTOI) August 29, 2023
He killed self...
His fault was he respected all religions.#namaz
https://t.co/emsBQ4bDZM
This is an old video recorded by our correspondent Asif Ansari in June. pic.twitter.com/4LgZYKYYD0
Mohit's wife says that her husband committed suicide because he had slipped into depression after losing his job. pic.twitter.com/vqFZOp2uqC
— Kanwardeep singh (@KanwardeepsTOI) August 29, 2023
On June 3rd, People shot video of two passengers offering Namaz, questioned the Driver and conductor for stopping the bus. One of the passengers complaints against both for stopping the bus. Both Driver & Conductor Mohit Yadav were suspended. 27th, Aug. 👇pic.twitter.com/8pSPzPU1oj https://t.co/8RlMDgrvxQ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 29, 2023
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Man accused of rape-murder of 5-year-old lynched to death in Bengal; Girl’s body found in pond
Alipurduar: A 40-year-old man accused of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl was allegedly tied to a tree and beaten to death by agitated locals in Alipurduar district located in West Bengal on Friday evening. Later, another man surrendered before the police claiming he was also involved in the crime, and was subsequently arrested.
The girl went missing on Friday evening. When her family began searching for the girl, they learned that she had last been seen with Mona Roy, as reported by the Indian Express.
The police said that the girl’s body was found floating in a local pond. They added that the locals caught Roy and took him to his residence where they allegedly noticed blood on the bed. Enraged by this, they tied Roy to a tree and started assaulting him.
Roy was beaten to death before the local police could reach the spot.
When the police arrived at the scene, angry locals prevented them from moving the two bodies. Eventually, a large team of police personnel was sent to the location. After two hours, they were able to remove the bodies from the area.
The bodies have been sent for a post-mortem examination.
Meanwhile, a man named Bhakta Roy approached the police, claiming that he was involved in the crime and feared for his safety from the angry mob. He was subsequently arrested.
Y. Raghuvanshi, Superintendent of Police, Alipurduar, asserted it is a heinous crime, adding that they have started a detailed investigation in connection to the incident.
