Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has suspended a bus conductor following a viral video wherein he is allegedly making communal remarks against two passengers who had mistakenly boarded the wrong bus.

The incident reportedly took place on a KSRTC bus bearing registration number KA-42-F-2253, which was travelling towards Shivamogga. The two passengers, identified in reports as a Maulana Sahib and his wife, had intended to travel to KR Pete but boarded the wrong bus.

When the conductor realised their mistake, he reportedly questioned them for not checking the destination displayed on the bus. During the exchange, he allegedly made communal remarks, asking, “Is this Afghanistan? Pakistan?”

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has suspended a bus conductor following a viral video in which he is allegedly heard making communal remarks against two passengers who had mistakenly boarded the wrong bus.

The incident reportedly took place on a KSRTC bus… pic.twitter.com/FyfFSxJ7CL

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A video of the confrontation began circulating widely on Instagram and other social media platforms on Monday evening, November 9, triggering criticism and demands for action against the employee.

Several social media users called for an inquiry and disciplinary action, including suspension. KSRTC authorities subsequently suspended the conductor.

The incident has triggered debate over the conduct of public transport employees and the need to treat passengers with dignity, irrespective of their religious identity. Further details regarding the departmental inquiry are awaited.