A shocking incident involving an alleged assault by an MSRTC bus driver on a young passenger at the Murbad bus depot has sparked outrage after a video of the event went viral on social media. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has suspended the accused driver, Dutta Bhalerao, following widespread criticism.
Altercation began over a MSRTC bus inquiry
According to reports, the incident occurred when a young commuter asked the station controller at the Murbad bus stand if a bus to Kalyan was available. What started as a simple question quickly escalated into a heated verbal argument between the passenger and the station controller.
During the altercation, MSRTC bus driver Dutta Bhalerao allegedly stepped in and physically assaulted the young passenger in full view of the public. Many commuters present at the depot witnessed the incident, and some recorded the confrontation on their phones.
The video, which later appeared on social media platforms, quickly went viral and triggered strong reactions from passengers and citizens. Many questioned the behavior of public transport staff and how they handle commuters at bus depots. After the footage circulated, the MSRTC administration took the matter seriously and initiated action against the driver. Officials confirmed that DuttaBhalerao has been suspended while further inquiries take place.
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