Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Sep 5: A confrontation between the conductors of two private buses over scheduling issues escalated into a public brawl at the Thokkotu overbridge on September 4, with the video of the incident going viral on social media on Thursday, September 5.
The altercation occurred between the operators of Padma Travels, which runs between Thalapady and Mangaluru, and PTC Travels.
The fighting conductors have been identified as Vishnu of Padma and Ajay of PTC travels.
The conflict began when one bus was positioned obstructively in front of the other, leading to a dispute. Subsequently, the two operators engaged in a public altercation, exchanging verbal abuse and physical blows.
The fight caused discomfort among the female passengers on the buses. Local auto-rickshaw drivers intervened to stop the altercation.
A case has been registered under CR No. 163/2024, US 194(2) BNS, and the investigation is ongoing. Preventive cases will also be filed against both accused.