Karnataka KSRTC suspends conductor over communal remarks against Muslim passengers

Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has suspended a bus conductor after a video showing him allegedly making communal remarks towards two passengers went viral on social media.

The incident reportedly occurred aboard a KSRTC bus (KA-42-F-2253) travelling to Shivamogga. According to reports, a Muslim cleric, identified as Maulana Sahib, and his wife had boarded the bus by mistake while intending to travel to KR Pete.

On noticing the error, the conductor reportedly questioned the couple over their failure to check the bus destination. The ensuing confrontation allegedly involved communal comments directed at the passengers.

A video of the exchange surfaced on Instagram and other social media platforms on Monday evening (November 9), prompting widespread criticism and demands for disciplinary action against the conductor.

Following the circulation of the footage and public backlash, KSRTC suspended the employee. The incident has once again raised concerns over the behaviour of public transport staff and the treatment of passengers from different religious communities.

Further details of the departmental inquiry are awaited.