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Bengaluru Bus Video Shows Driver and Passenger Trade Slaps as Police and BMTC Launch Reviews

Authorities have opened reviews after the Peenya scuffle drew complaints and widespread attention online.

Overview

  • A bystander video from Tumakuru Road near Peenya shows a woman confronting a BMTC driver before both exchange slaps on Wednesday.
  • Bengaluru City Police said on X that complaints about the clip have been forwarded to concerned officers for necessary action.
  • A senior BMTC official confirmed that an internal inquiry is underway to examine what occurred on the bus.
  • The cause of the altercation has not been established, and some outlets noted they could not independently verify all details from the video.
  • The footage has fueled polarized reactions on social media and follows recent BMTC controversies, including a separate case involving commuter Aditya Raj Agarwal.