Overview

• A KSRTC bus rear-ended a scooter on July 24 in Srirampura, causing 71-year-old Purushothamiah to fall and be fatally run over.
• The K.R. traffic police registered a formal case and have seized CCTV footage to investigate potential negligence.
• Residents have expressed outrage over public transport driving standards and urged stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.
• Locals blame unregulated street vendor stalls for narrowing the roadway and jeopardising two-wheeler safety.
• The incident highlights ongoing challenges in India’s road safety record and urban traffic management.