Daijiworld Media Network – Puttur

Puttur, Jul 16: Uppinangady police have registered a suo motu case against two private bus conductors who allegedly engaged in a violent clash inside a bus in broad daylight over a dispute related to bus timings, creating panic among passengers, including women and children.

The incident occurred on July 14 following an argument between the conductors of the Arafa and Lakshmi private buses, which operate passenger services between Uppinangady and Mangaluru.

According to police, Naushad, the conductor of the Arafa bus, allegedly entered the Lakshmi bus carrying an iron rod while passengers were seated inside and assaulted its conductor, Khalandar alias Shahid. During the altercation, Shahid also allegedly assaulted Naushad with his hands, resulting in injuries to both.

Although both men were admitted to the Puttur Government Hospital for treatment, neither of them lodged a complaint with the police.

As the clash took place in broad daylight in the presence of the public and passengers, with the accused allegedly entering the bus and engaging in a fight using a dangerous weapon, thereby disturbing public peace, Uppinangady police have registered a suo motu case and have launched an investigation into the incident.