'Frustrated' man who lost job stabs govt bus conductor in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Oct 2: A 23-year-old passenger, who recently lost his job and failed to get employment thereafter, stabbed a city bus conductor after he was asked to move away from the door of the vehicle for safety reasons, police said on Wednesday.
The video of the incident which happened in Whitefield on Tuesday evening went viral on social media platforms.
The accused, Harsha Sinha, a native of Jharkhand, was recently fired by the business process outsourcing firm where he was employed, they said.
He was allegedly frustrated as he was unemployed since the last about three weeks.
According to police, the incident occurred near ITPL bus stop when the 45-year-old conductor of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus, Yogesh asked Sinha to move away from the footboard for safety as he was interrupting boarding and de-boarding of passengers.
This led to a verbal duel between the duo and Sinha allegedly pulled out a knife from his bag and stabbed the conductor.
The accused then allegedly tried to threaten other passengers forcing them to vacate the bus. The bus driver, Siddalingaswamy locked the door and jumped out, leaving Sinha inside.
Later, Sinha allegedly took a hammer and started vandalising the bus.
In the purported video of the incident, passengers can be seen running out of the bus in fear after being threatened by Sinha, who also broke window glasses of the vehicle.
"The bus conductor was admitted to a hospital. He sustained two-three stab injuries but is stated to be out of danger now. The accused passenger has been arrested in the attempt to murder case registered against him," a senior police officer said.
During interrogation, the accused told police that he did not do it intentionally and that he was frustrated since he was fired from job some 20 days ago, he said.
In a statement, BMTC said the conductor Yogesh, while performing his duties, instructed Sinha, to move away from the bus’s middle doors for safety reasons. The passenger, however, reacted violently and attacked the conductor, stabbing him in a sudden outburst.
"Following the attack, Sinha threatened other passengers and demanded they vacate the bus immediately. In a further act of aggression, the assailant used a hammer to damage the bus’s windows and other property," it stated.
CCTV Footage Shows Bengaluru Man Stabbing Bus Conductor After Door Warning
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SP GK Mithun Kumar flags off Bearys Green Ride Cyclathon, stresses on environmental awareness
Shimoga: District Superintendent of Police GK Mithun Kumar highlighted the importance of environmental awareness while flagging off the Bearys Green Ride Cyclathon, organized by Bearys City Centre on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering, SP Mithun Kumar stressed the increasing damage to the environment and the urgent need to raise awareness about climate change. He pointed out that rising temperatures are having a detrimental impact on the environment, and simple actions like cycling can contribute to mitigating these effects. "Cycling is eco-friendly, and I encourage the youth to make it a part of their daily routine, not just on special occasions," he said.
The event saw participation from students of various colleges, environmental enthusiasts, association leaders, and cycling lovers from across the city. Bearys Group Manager Mohiddeen, event coordinator Nandakumar, and other prominent figures were also present at the event.
Participants in the cyclathon were awarded certificates by Bearys Group, acknowledging their contribution to promoting environmental consciousness. The cyclathon aimed to encourage sustainable practices like cycling, which can help reduce pollution and protect the environment for future generations.
