Maharashtra-Karnataka clash: Bus conductor assaulted, slapped with Pocso case after language row

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 22, 2025
A NWKRTC bus conductor in Belagavi is facing charges under the Pocso Act after a dispute over language with a minor female passenger, leading to his assault by a group. The incident has sparked protests from Kannada supporters and disrupted bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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A NWKRTC bus conductor in Belagavi is facing charges under the Pocso Act after a dispute over language with a minor female passenger, leading to his assault by a...
on February 22, 2025 • IndiaTimes

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