Pune Motorcyclist Arrested for Alleged Stone Attack on Bus Driver in BRTS Corridor
In a shocking incident of road rage, the Parvati police in Pune have arrested a 24-year-old motorcycle rider for allegedly assaulting a PMPML bus driver by hitting him on the head with a stone. The altercation occurred in the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridor on Pune–Satara Road near Laxminarayan theatre around 6pm on Saturday.
Details of the Assault Incident
The accused has been identified as Mansoor Gafoor Shaikh, a resident of Upper Indiranagar who works as a casual labourer. The victim is Suresh Vitthal Gunthe, a 40-year-old PMPML bus driver from Katraj.
According to senior inspector Rajendra Sahane of Parvati police, Shaikh was riding his motorcycle in the BRTS corridor towards Swargate when he overtook a PMPML bus. Shortly after, another bus coming from the opposite direction towards Katraj from Swargate appeared in front of him.
"Gunthe halted the bus suddenly, saving Shaikh from a potential collision. He then asked Shaikh to remove his bike from the dedicated BRTS corridor," inspector Sahane explained to media.
Argument Escalates to Physical Violence
What began as a verbal argument quickly escalated into physical violence. "An argument between them led Shaikh to hit Gunthe on the head with a stone," the senior inspector stated.
Following the assault, Gunthe approached the police to file a complaint. Based on his statement and preliminary investigation, the Parvati police team arrested Mansoor Gafoor Shaikh in connection with the incident.
Police Investigation and Legal Action
The police have registered a case against Shaikh and are conducting further investigations into the matter. The incident highlights growing concerns about:
- Road rage incidents in dedicated transit corridors
- Safety of public transport operators
- Unauthorized use of BRTS lanes by private vehicles
- Increasing violence in traffic disputes
This case serves as a reminder that authorities are taking strict action against those who endanger public safety and assault transportation personnel. The Pune police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining order on city roads and protecting public service workers from such attacks.
