KSRTC staff arrested on charge of sexually assaulting woman passenger
A 53-year-old KSRTC bus driver was arrested in Kerala after allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger. The incident occurred on a bus traveling to Kollam, and the suspect was apprehended by passengers and locals after attempting to flee.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding passenger safety on public transportation and the role of public vigilance in law enforcement.
A 53-year-old KSRTC driver was arrested on Saturday on the charge of sexually assaulting a woman passenger in a super fast bus headed for Kollam from Alappuzha.
The accused, identified as Ranjan of the Kayamkulam depot, allegedly harassed the woman while seated beside her on the bus. The incident occurred around 6.30 a.m. when the woman had fallen asleep, the police said.
According to the police, the accused allegedly grabbed the woman, following which she woke up and raised an alarm. He later got off the bus near Karuvatta Cattle Bridge and attempted to flee, but was chased and caught by passengers and local residents.
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