Bengaluru: BMTC bus driver suspended for allegedly trying to run over young woman
Bengaluru: Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has ordered the suspension of a BMTC driver who was accused of attempting to run over a young woman over a road altercation.
The suspended driver, identified as Prashanth, was operating a bus from Depot No. 17, Chandra Layout. Acting on the minister’s instructions, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) issued an official suspension order.
The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. on May 23 near Queen’s Junction on Kasturba Road. According to reports, the bus driver did not give way to a young woman who was driving a car next to the BMTC bus, causing a scuffle between the bus driver and the young woman.
The woman got out of her car and stood in front of the BMTC bus to question the driver. Allegedly, the driver then tried to drive the bus toward her in a threatening manner. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
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K'taka remains central to Aequs' strategy, says min Patil amid row over firm's investment in TN
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Commerce and Industries Minister M B Patil on Monday asserted that Aequs continues to expand in the state and that its proposed investment in neighbouring Tamil Nadu was a business decision aimed at diversification, not a shift away from Karnataka.
Reacting to criticism on social media over reports that the Karnataka-based firm had signed a major investment deal in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district for setting up a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster, he said the state government was fully aware of the company's plans and remained confident about its long-term commitment to Karnataka.
"While we welcome every major investment in India, would like to clarify a few points," Patil said in a post on 'X'.
Aequs was significantly expanding its footprint within Karnataka, including a Rs 3,000 crore investment in Kolar for electronics manufacturing.
"Its recently approved Rs 1,500 crore ECMS project will also be grounded in the state. Karnataka remains central to its long-term strategy," he said.
Patil added that the government had prior knowledge of the TN proposal.
The government was already informed and aware that the TN investment is a business decision aimed at geographic diversification and de-risking operations, not a shift away from Karnataka.
"Healthy competition between states strengthens India's manufacturing ecosystem," he said.
Emphasising the state's focus on high-technology sectors, Patil said, "We remain committed to deepening Karnataka's leadership in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and our engagement with industry partners is strong and ongoing."
The Aequs Group has pledged Rs 4,000 crore to bolster Tamil Nadu's aerospace manufacturing capabilities at the SIPCOT-Shoolagiri Industrial Park in Krishnagiri district.
The group proposes to establish a specialised aerospace and defense manufacturing cluster for the production of aircraft engines, gearbox components, and precision engineering parts. This initiative is expected to provide employment to 7,000 individuals.
