Udupi: Bus driver arrested after viral video shows dangerous driving


Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)

Udupi, June 18: A video of reckless driving by a bus driver puts passengers in danger has gone viral on social media on June 17, drawing public concern over road safety. Following the circulation of the video, Udupi traffic police conducted an inquiry and arrested the accused driver.

The accused driver, identified as Devaraj, was operating the Sri Durgamba bus on the Udupi route via public road NH 169A. While driving from the coastal side towards Udupi, he allegedly operated the vehicle in a reckless and negligent manner, endangering public lives.

The bus reportedly lost control and swerved near Bannanje, coming to a halt in a dangerous manner. Subsequently, the driver is said to have driven the bus in the wrong direction towards Udupi. Fortunately, no passengers on board sustained any injuries.

A case has been registered at the Udupi traffic police station. The accused driver, Devaraj, has been arrested, and the bus has been seized by authorities.

 

 

 

  

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Very good they arrested him.Sometimes drivers think they are not driving a bus but a speeding car or a jet.No responsibility of himself and passengers.Police should do this now and then check and pullout drivers from road to save other peoples life.And withhold drivers licence.Should also pay heavy punishment.

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  • Willy, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Drivers of the express buses have no fear of public or the RTO Officials. Many drivers as well as conductors are rude and arrogant. They are not Bosses to the passengers but servants. Shouting , scolding and joking the elderly people is their daily routine work.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Good observance ! He looks totally confused.

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  • Dr Kusuma Kumari Gunji, Nellore Kodyadka

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    He should not be allowed to drive any more. His driving licence must be terminated. Such people cause accidents and we can not lose peoples lives because of these careless drivers who need to be punished like anything

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  • Peace lover, Karkala

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Look at the peaceful face of the driver. Can’t imagine he can do those stunts !! I think police arrested the conductor instead

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Police should first check the tyres grip. bus can loose control when brakes are applied in wet road condition. if tyre condition is poor then police should book the bus owners also.

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  • Ronald Colaco, Kirem D.K.

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Vicky D, Idea is not bad !

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    " Mangalore-Udupi-manipal route. Most of them are typical examples of reckless driving" its a fact. These Express busses do not run; they give an impression as if flying. Even Byce cannot overtake unless the rider is thriller. The driver hardly gives side to overtake. Better follow them rather than risking two wheelers life.

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  • Vicky Raj, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Can someone please tell this driver that the police arrested him for reckless driving, not to give him an award? He looks way too happy.

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  • GURKA, mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Thanks to Social media for the initiatives and THANKS to DAIJI. Now no nonsense

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Good initiative. Just stand on highway side and note down the buses flying in Mangalore-Udupi-manipal route. Most of them are typical examples of reckless driving.

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  • Imtiaz, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    To one's bad luck, the person who is standing on highway side to note down those buses, might end up getting threw away or hit by those same buses or trucks...never know the final destination scenes...

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  • Harish, Mangalore

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Simple put in jai & cancel his license. Ban him from driving . However Sri Durgamba is one of the most dangerous bus services

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    i saw the scary video..providence saved lives of other motorists and pedestrians as it is busy road..actually this is a criminal act..he should be slapped homicide not amounting to murder clause...

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  • Prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Give him "Rohit Shetty of Udupi" award & cancel his driving license

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  • Dinesh, Dubai

    Thu, Jun 19 2025

    Looks like Popatlal….Suspend his license permanently

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