Jaipur, January 12: In a shocking incident, a scuffle broke out between a retired IAS officer and a bus conductor on the JCTSL (Jaipur City Transport Services Limited) bus. The incident was caught on camera and the video of the incident is doing rounds on social media. There are reports that the scuffle broke out over a fare dispute of Rs 10.
The video of the fight between the retired IAS officer and the bus conductor on the low-floor bus in Jaipur has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred on Friday (January 10) morning when retired IAS officer R.L. Meena and the bus conductor had an argument over the fare.
About The Incident
The scuffle erupted when the conductor did not stop the bus at Meena’s designated stop, Kanota. Instead, the bus went ahead to Nayla and the conductor demanded an additional ₹10 for the extended distance. This led to a heated argument.
The video shows the conductor pushing R.L. Meena during the argument. In response, Meena slapped the conductor. The bus conductor then pulled Meena out of the seat and started slapping and kicking him repeatedly. He dragged Meena to the back seat of the bus while kicking and slapping him brutally. The young conductor overpowered the elderly man, however, Meena again retaliated by kicking him. The passengers present on the bus managed to intervene and stop the fight.
After the incident, Meena filed a complaint against the conductor at the Kanota Police Station, after which action was initiated against the accused conductor for assaulting the retired IAS officer on the moving bus.
JCTSL Takes Action Against The Accused Conductor
Following the incident, JCTSL issued an official order suspending the conductor, Ghanshyam Sharma, with immediate effect. The suspension order mentioned that Sharma was accused of misbehaving and assaulting a senior citizen passenger. It also stated that an investigation would be conducted and Sharma would receive a subsistence allowance as per the rules during the suspension period.
Issues Directive
According to the directive issued by JCTSL, “Ghanshyam Sharma, son of Ramkishan Sharma, conductor of Todi Depot, is being investigated on allegations of assault and misconduct with a senior citizen passenger on the bus. Ghanshyam Sharma is hereby suspended with immediate effect. Subsistence allowance will be provided as per regulations.”
