Overview

• A KSRTC bus driver stopped his vehicle on the Hubballi-Haveri route to perform namaz, reportedly delaying passengers on Tuesday evening.
• A video of the driver praying inside the parked bus has gone viral, prompting criticism over the use of public resources during duty hours.
• The Karnataka Transport Department has launched an official investigation, with disciplinary action pending based on the findings.
• Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy emphasized the need for public service employees to adhere to secular regulations during work hours.
• The incident has reignited discussions on religious practices in government roles, drawing comparisons to a 2023 case involving a bus conductor wearing a skull cap.