BMTC bus driver attempts suicide over 'harassment' by seniors

Hameed Ashraf | NT

Bengaluru: In a shocking incident, a bus driver of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation attempted suicide, alleging harassment by a senior staffer, in the city on Friday.

According to reliable sources, Ranganath serves duty as a driver at the Rajarajeshwari Nagar BMTC bus depot, Number 21. A native of Magadi, Ranganath is said to have been working with the transport corporation for over 15 years.

Speaking to News Trail, sources from the spot alleged that Ranganath was abused by his seniors on Friday morning after which he got depressed and consumed poison. Some of his colleagues and staff members rushed to prevent him from drinking the poison, but could not stop him. They then took him to a nearby hospital immediately.

Currently, he is in a critical condition and has been shifted to the ICU, the sources said. On being alerted about the incident, Ranganath's family soon reached the hospital. Ranganath's wife Ramya alleged that her husband was not going to work since October last year due to harassment by his seniors.

"He resumed his job just 15 days ago and he was complaining that he is not being assigned duties by his seniors," she said. Later in the day, Divisional Controller (West) Srinath visited the hospital and enquired about Ranganath’s condition.

"The depot authorities have deposited Rs 50,000 towards Ranganath's treatment expenses, while an inquiry is being conducted against the officials about whom he has complained. Further details will be shared following the