Bus driver, scooter riders booked over alleged altercation in Keralam’s Kochi
A confrontation between a private bus driver and scooter riders in Kochi has led to mutual police complaints and criminal charges against both parties. The incident involved allegations of dangerous driving, verbal abuse, and physical obstruction.
Why it matters
This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding road safety and public conduct in urban transit environments.
An alleged confrontation between a private bus driver and two-wheeler riders near Edappally Toll on Wednesday morning (September 30, 2026) has resulted in the Kalamassery police registering two separate first information reports against both parties based on mutual complaints lodged against each other.
According to the two-wheeler riders, including a woman, the private bus knocked their scooter from behind thrice. When questioned, the bus driver allegedly assaulted and verbally abused them. The driver, Muhammed Riyas, 44, has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 110 (attempt to culpable homicide) and 296(b) (obscene acts and songs).
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