BMTC conductor who 'slapped' female passenger suspended

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Cooperation (BMTC) on Tuesday sacked a bus conductor who was seen slapping a female passenger in commute.

Honnappa Nagappa Agasar, who was on duty at route number 368, was seen slapping a woman with whom he had a tussle of words regarding the issuance of a ticket.

The video, which has made the rounds on social media, caught the attention of the BMTC.

As per the report by the transport corporation, the bus from Bilekahalli to Shivajinagar from Depot number 34, was operated by Agasar. At 10.00 am, the verbal altercation turned physical.

The lady has filed a complaint at the Siddapura police station, the report stated.