Video: Hooliganism in Bhopal City Bus as Driver Assaulted, Shocking CCTV Footage Goes Viral

An alarming incident of hooliganism has been reported from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, where two young men brutally assaulted a city bus driver. The shocking act, which involved kicks and punches, was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media.

The Incident

The assault occurred in the 11 Mill area when the two men boarded a moving bus and began attacking the driver, identified as Vivek Udhavni. The perpetrators, who are reportedly employees of a private bus company, showed no hesitation in unleashing violence against the driver.

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Lack of Intervention

During the attack, some passengers attempted to intervene but were threatened by the assailants. The conductor, meanwhile, remained passive, failing to assist the driver or de-escalate the situation.

CCTV Footage

Although the attackers damaged the CCTV cameras on the bus, the footage had already been saved to the server. The recording clearly shows the assailants attacking the driver and intimidating other passengers.

Social Media Reaction

The video, now widely circulated on platforms like Twitter (X), has drawn outrage and concern from viewers. Many have criticized the lack of safety measures on public transport and the failure of bus staff to act during the incident.

Impact on Passengers

The assault left passengers shaken, with many expressing fear and apprehension about traveling on public buses.

Authorities are being urged to take strict action against the attackers and to improve safety protocols for public transport staff and commuters.