Bus driver booked, vehicle seized after dispute
A 30-year-old private bus driver was arrested in Elamakkara after a video surfaced showing him obstructing traffic and engaging in a verbal dispute with other motorists. The police seized his vehicle and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the conduct of private transport employees and the enforcement of traffic discipline in urban areas.
The Elamakkara police have arrested a 30-year-old bus driver for allegedly engaging in a verbal dispute with fellow motorists after obstructing public road.
The arrested is Mansoor Marakkar of Thevakkal, Thrikkakara. He was later let off on bail. The bus he was driving has been seized by the police.
The alleged incident occurred near the Edappally Post Office around 2.30 p.m. on Thursday (September 3, 2026). The police registered the case suo motu based on a video of the incident.
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