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BMTC Conductor Accused of Slapping Passenger During Ticket Dispute on Devanahalli–Majestic Route

BMTC has acknowledged a complaint after video of the incident circulated online.

Overview

  • The altercation occurred Thursday on bus KA-57 F-4029 running between Devanahalli and Majestic, according to posts with video.
  • The passenger says the conductor did not issue a ticket despite requests, after which a ticket inspection squad fined him ₹420.
  • He alleges the conductor later slapped him across the face and abused him and says he has video proof of the encounter.
  • The passenger and a companion say they reported the matter to police and to BMTC, with Bengaluru traffic police tagging BMTC on X.
  • BMTC replied on X that the complaint was registered under docket BMTC2025011158, while no formal public statement has been issued.