Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kerala Bus Crew Attacked by Passengers Over Delay
Imagine you're on a bus, and some people who were supposed to get on earlier missed their chance.
The driver told them to get on at the next stop because the bus was already late.
But these people got very angry.
They followed the bus, got on at the next stop, and started yelling at the driver and the person who helps the driver.
Then, they started hitting them right inside the bus.
The driver and the helper had to go to the hospital, and the police are now trying to find out exactly who did this.
The driver and conductor of a private bus were assaulted by passengers in Kottayam, Kerala.
The attack occurred on a Pathanamthitta-Bengaluru bus service on Sunday evening.
The passengers reportedly missed their scheduled pick-up point due to the bus's delay.
After being asked to board at the next stop, the passengers followed the bus and attacked the crew inside the cabin.
Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident based on the crew's complaint.
- Who
- Driver and conductor of an inter-state private bus, and a group of male passengers
- What
- The driver and conductor were attacked by passengers inside the bus.
- When
- Sunday evening
- Where
- Kodimatha, Kottayam district, Kerala
- Why
- The passengers allegedly became aggressive after the driver told them to board at the next stop because they missed their original pick-up point due to the bus being delayed.
Bus Crew's Account
Passengers' Alleged Actions
Reason for Confrontation
Bus Crew's Account
The bus was delayed, and the passengers failed to reach the initial pick-up point on time.
Passengers' Alleged Actions
The passengers allegedly became aggressive after being told to board at the next stop due to the bus's delay.
Nature of the Incident
Bus Crew's Account
The crew were subsequently attacked inside the bus cabin after the confrontation.
Passengers' Alleged Actions
A group of men boarded the bus, argued with the crew, and then assaulted the driver and conductor.
- Location
- Kodimatha, Kottayam district, Kerala
- Date
- Sunday evening
- Vehicle Type
- Inter-state private bus
- Route
- Pathanamthitta-Bengaluru
- Alleged Perpetrators
- Group of male passengers who had booked seats online
- Victims
- Bus driver (Ajith) and conductor
- Actions Taken
- Victims sought treatment at Kottayam District Hospital; Kottayam West Police registered a case and are investigating.
