‘Ama Bus’ conductor beats up passenger at Bhubaneswar bus stop, video goes viral

A disturbing incident unfolded on Thursday near Unit 8 Market area of Bhubaneswar, where the conductor of an ‘Ama Bus’ allegedly attacked a passenger during a heated argument, leaving the man injured on the roadside.

A video of the incident, captured by someone through a mobile phone,  has gone viral on social media platforms.

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Eyewitnesses claim that the altercation escalated when the bus conductor outraged during a heated argument and physically assaulted the passenger in full public view. The assault was so severe that the victim suffered a head injury and collapsed on the road.

The incident took place at a busy bus stop, sparking anger among locals and commuters. Prompt intervention from bystanders ensured that the injured youth was rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment.

Initial reports suggest that the conductor lost his temper during a disagreement, leading to the violent outburst. Authorities are expected to review CCTV footage from the locality and take appropriate action.

“This fatal incident occurred in the vehicle bearing number OD-33 AH-0166. The assault took place at the bus stop near Unit 8 Kalyani Market. While a passenger was boarding the bus heading towards Governor House Square, an argument broke out with the conductor. The conductor became angry and started shouting. After forcing the passenger out of the bus, the conductor came outside and slapped the passenger hard,” an eyewitness said.

However, no comments were received from either local police or the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) authorities in this regard.

Worth mentioning, earlier in another incident, the CRUT authorities had suspended two staff of an ‘Ama Bus’ operating in Bhubaneswar on July 12, in the wake of a widely circulated video showing a passenger being physically abused by the staff.

Reported By: Simpul