Updated On: 05 Aug 2026
BENGALURU: The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has suspended a conductor after a video showing him allegedly kicking and assaulting a man attempting to board a moving bus near Arishinakunte in Nelamangala taluk of Bengaluru Rural district went viral on social media.
The incident reportedly took place near the KSRTC bus depot at Arishinakunte. According to reports, the man, believed to be a beggar, was trying to board a BMTC bus travelling from Bengaluru to Nelamangala when the conductor allegedly kicked him while the vehicle was still in motion.
The conductor allegedly got down from the bus, pushed the man to the ground and assaulted him. The entire incident was captured on a biker’s helmet camera and later circulated widely on social media, triggering public outrage and calls for strict action.
Following the backlash, BMTC suspended the conductor, identified as Krishnamurthy.
According to the corporation, Krishnamurthy was assigned to a bus operating between Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) and Byranayakanahalli via Nelamangala. BMTC said the incident occurred on August 2 when the conductor allegedly pushed and kicked the man while he was attempting to board the bus.
The transport corporation has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the conductor following the circulation of the viral video.
