Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Burqa-clad Woman Assaults BRTS Driver in Surat
In Surat, a woman got angry at a bus driver because he wouldn't stop the bus where she wanted.
The next day, she got back on the bus and hit the driver, causing him to get hurt.
The whole thing was caught on camera, and now the police are investigating.
People are upset that someone would hurt a bus driver just for doing his job.
A burqa-clad woman assaulted a BRTS bus driver in Surat after a dispute over an unauthorized stop.
The incident began on January 16 when the driver refused to stop at an unauthorized location.
The woman boarded the bus again the next day and physically assaulted the driver, causing injuries.
The entire incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media, sparking public outrage.
The driver filed a complaint, and the police have registered a case against the woman.
- Who
- A burqa-clad woman passenger and a BRTS bus driver
- What
- The woman assaulted the driver after a dispute over an unauthorized bus stop
- When
- The incident began on January 16, 2026, and escalated on January 17, 2026
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Why
- The driver refused to stop the bus at an unauthorized location, leading to an altercation
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Date of Incident
- January 16-17, 2026
- Bus Route
- Y-Junction to Surat Railway Station
- Charges Filed
- Obstructing government employee, causing physical injury
- Injuries
- Driver sustained head injuries