Bengaluru: In a shocking incident, a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus conductor was stabbed by a passenger on Tuesday evening after requesting the man to step away from the door of the moving bus. The incident occurred near the Whitefield police station, sending shockwaves through the local community.

The Attack

The conductor, identified as Yogesh, was performing his duties on a BMTC Volvo bus when he asked 25-year-old Harsh Sinha to step back from the door for his safety. Sinha, a native of Jharkhand, reacted violently and stabbed Yogesh in the stomach. The altercation escalated quickly, with Sinha attacking the conductor in a fit of rage.

Eyewitnesses reported the tense situation, noting that after the stabbing, Sinha attempted to escape by breaking the windows and doors of the bus. His erratic behaviour caused panic among the passengers, but quick-thinking commuters managed to lock Sinha inside the bus until authorities arrived at the scene.

The Aftermath

 

A video of the chaotic event quickly circulated on social media, capturing the intense moments as passengers worked together to prevent Sinha from fleeing. Once detained, Sinha was handed over to the Whitefield police.

Yogesh was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Thankfully, his injuries were not life-threatening, but the attack left many shaken.

Possible Motive

Further investigation revealed that Sinha had been employed at a BPO in Bengaluru but was fired from his job on September 20. Authorities believe that the loss of employment may have contributed to his aggressive outburst.

Local police are continuing their investigation into the incident to fully understand the circumstances that led to the attack. Meanwhile, Sinha remains in police custody as officials proceed with legal action.

Conclusion

This violent outburst in Bengaluru has raised concerns about the safety of public transportation employees and passengers. The swift response from commuters in detaining the assailant before the police arrived has been praised, but the incident has brought attention to the mental and emotional pressures faced by individuals in distress, highlighting the need for vigilance in public spaces.

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