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Bus Driver Suspended Over Harassment Claim
2 Apr
Summary
- Driver suspended following a sexual harassment complaint.
- Incident occurred on a bus route between Wathoda and Friends Colony.
- Police registered a case for inappropriate advances and public embarrassment.
A driver for the NMC's Aapli Bus service, operated by Star Bus, has been suspended pending an inquiry. The suspension comes after a 23-year-old conductor filed a sexual harassment complaint against 25-year-old driver Akshay Gajbhiye. The alleged incident transpired on March 30, while both were on duty on a bus serving the Wathoda and Friends Colony route.
Reports indicate that Gajbhiye, previously acquainted with the complainant, allegedly made inappropriate advances. He is accused of grabbing her hand and expressing a desire to marry her in front of passengers. The conductor reported the incident to her supervisors before approaching the Gittikhadan police station.
Authorities have registered a case against the driver for making inappropriate advances and causing public embarrassment. The Gittikhadan police have commenced an investigation into the matter, while Star Bus management has initiated a departmental inquiry leading to the driver's suspension.
