Moment Bengaluru Bus Conductor Was Stabbed By Passenger Caught On CCTV

The Whitefield police in Bengaluru on Tuesday arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a bus conductor, an incident that was entirely captured on CCTV footage. The attack occurred after the conductor asked the passenger not to stand near the door of the vehicle.

The accused, identified as Harsha Sinha, 25, a native of Jharkhand, had recently lost his job at a BPO firm. The victim, Yogesh, 45, was immediately rushed to Vydehi Hospital for treatment, where doctors confirmed he was out of danger, according to a statement by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

According to the police, the CCTV footage shows Sinha standing near the door of a BMTC Volvo bus. When the bus reached Vydehi Circle in Whitefield around 5:15 p.m., the conductor warned him to move away from the door for safety reasons. This angered Sinha, who then pulled out a knife and stabbed Yogesh in a sudden, violent reaction.

The video also shows Sinha attempting to stab other passengers, causing them to flee the bus in fear. The quick-thinking bus driver, Siddalingaswamy, can be seen locking the bus doors and jumping out, trapping Sinha inside. In a further display of aggression, Sinha grabbed a hammer and began vandalizing the bus, smashing windows and other property.

An eyewitness, who recorded a portion of the incident on a mobile phone, reported that Sinha had attended a job interview earlier that day but had received bad news, which might have triggered his violent behavior. He was heard saying he was ready to go to jail after committing the crime.

In a statement, the BMTC said, "Yogesh, while performing his duties, instructed a passenger, Harsha Sinha, to move away from the middle doors for safety. However, the passenger reacted violently and attacked our conductor."

The statement further praised the actions of driver Siddalingaswamy, noting, "Following the attack, Sinha threatened other passengers, forcing them to vacate the bus. In a quick response, our driver locked the attacker inside, ensuring the safety of all passengers. With the help of others, he called the police and emergency services."

Police have arrested Sinha and are investigating the case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).