Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Kochi Bus Worker Arrested After Viral Car Confrontation
A private bus in Kochi reportedly stopped in the middle of a busy road.
A car driver honked at the bus because it was blocking traffic.
A bus cleaner named Muhammed Ansar allegedly got off and argued with the people in the car.
The family said he banged on the car and threatened them.
They called the police for help.
A video of the argument spread widely online.
Many people criticized the bus worker and questioned why buses stop in busy roads.
Police later went to arrest Ansar at his home.
Reports say he resisted and injured a police officer, but the investigation is continuing.
A viral video shows private bus cleaner Muhammed Ansar confronting a family in a car near Kaloor's Deshabhimani Junction.
The confrontation reportedly followed the family's horn after the bus allegedly stopped in the middle of the road.
The family alleged that Ansar tried to open the car door, struck the vehicle and issued threats.
The incident reportedly disrupted traffic for about 15 minutes before nearby motorists intervened.
Police later arrested Ansar, who allegedly resisted and injured Assistant Sub-Inspector Sunil during the arrest.
- Who
- Private bus cleaner Muhammed Ansar allegedly confronted Shaji Joseph and his family; police later arrested Ansar.
- What
- A dispute over a car horn and a bus allegedly stopped on the road escalated into a confrontation and led to an arrest.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30–3:45 p.m. on August 9; the year is not specified.
- Where
- Near Deshabhimani Junction at Kaloor in Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- Reports say the family honked after the bus allegedly cut in front of their Innova and stopped abruptly while picking up or dropping off passengers.
- Location
- Deshabhimani Junction, Kaloor, Kochi
- Reported time
- Around 3:30–3:45 p.m. on August 9
- Vehicle
- The family was traveling in an Innova
- Accused
- Muhammed Ansar, identified as a private bus cleaner
- Complainant
- Shaji Joseph, who reportedly filed a complaint by email before returning to England
- Traffic disruption
- The confrontation reportedly affected traffic for about 15 minutes
- Police action
- Ansar was arrested after allegedly resisting officers; Assistant Sub-Inspector Sunil was reportedly injured