Udupi : Police booked a private bus driver after a video of reckless driving puts passengers in danger has gone viral on social media on June 17, drawing public concern over road safety.
Following the circulation of the video, Udupi traffic police conducted an inquiry and arrested the accused.
The accused driver, identified as Devaraj, was operating the Sri Durgamba bus on the Udupi route via public road NH 169A. While driving from the Karavali Bypass to Udupi, he allegedly operated the vehicle in a reckless and negligent manner, endangering public lives.
The bus reportedly lost control and swerved near Bannanje, coming to a halt in a dangerous manner. Subsequently, the driver is said to have driven the bus in the wrong direction towards Udupi. Fortunately, no passengers on board sustained any injuries.
A case has been registered at the Udupi traffic police station. The bus has been seized by authorities.
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