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Bus Marshal Bites Off Conductor's Finger in Heated Dispute
4 Oct
Summary
- Bus marshal arrested for biting off conductor's finger
- Dispute over bus route led to traffic jam
- Conductor's finger was amputated in the incident

On Sunday, October 1st, 2025, a bus marshal in Delhi was arrested for a violent altercation with a conductor that resulted in the conductor losing a finger. The incident occurred when the marshal, Mansingh, and the driver wanted to take the electric bus via the Lajpat Nagar Ring Road flyover, but the conductor insisted on taking a parallel road.
This dispute over the bus route led to the vehicle getting stuck in a traffic jam. During the heated argument, the marshal allegedly bit off the conductor's left-hand middle finger. A medical examination later confirmed the finger had been amputated.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident, and the bus marshal has been taken into custody. The conductor, whose name has not been released, is receiving medical treatment for his injury. This violent outburst between the bus crew has raised concerns about safety and protocol on public transportation in the city.