Groups of youths clash on moving bus over eve-teasing incident in Belagavi district
A violent clash broke out between groups of youths on a public transport bus in Belagavi district following an alleged eve-teasing incident. The incident went viral on social media, prompting criticism regarding the response time of local authorities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding public safety, gender-based harassment, and the efficacy of emergency response systems in rural transport.
Following an alleged incident of eve-teasing, groups of youths from two villages clashed on a moving public transport bus in Belagavi district on Friday.
According to sources, the youths from Jakkabala and Basaragi had an altercation on the bus allegedly over an incident of eve-teasing. As the youths started attacking each other, the bus was stopped midway near Jakkabala village in Saundatti taluk.
However, they got down from the bus and again started hitting each other and the other passengers and the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) staff attempted to pacify the youngsters. The video clip of the clash went viral on social media.
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