LAHORE (Web Desk) - A bus conductor accused of assaulting a woman on a public bus in Lahore has been dismissed from service, while a police case has also been registered against him.
According to officials, the incident occurred near the LDA Stop on Monday. Witnesses said the bus had stopped at a busy turn when the woman attempted to board.
A video circulating on social media shows the conductor allegedly trying to forcibly push the woman off the bus, leading to a physical altercation.
Following the incident, Punjab’s transport minister took immediate notice and ordered the dismissal of the conductor, identified as Sajjad Ali. Officials confirmed that, in addition to termination, legal proceedings have been initiated against him.
The minister stated that misconduct or violence against passengers would not be tolerated, emphasizing that individuals displaying such behavior have no place in the transport department. Authorities also said the employee would be blacklisted to prevent future employment in public service institutions.
Police confirmed the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Chohang Police Station, adding that the suspect has been arrested and a case registered.
A passenger present on the bus said the woman was trying to travel when the conductor attempted to stop her, leading to a verbal dispute that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Other passengers reportedly intervened to control the situation.
The video sparked widespread concern on social media, with users questioning the treatment of passengers in public transport.
Meanwhile, sources within the transport department claimed the woman was not mentally stable and had previously been seen stopping vehicles and troubling passengers at different locations. However, the official stance maintained that no circumstance justifies violence or mistreatment against any individual.
Authorities also released additional videos showing the woman traveling normally on buses, stating that public transport services generally cooperate with passengers and that this incident was a violation of established rules.