Karnataka bus driver stops mid-route for namaz

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Watch how a KSRTC bus driver in Karnataka’s Haveri district paused the journey mid-route to offer namaz — a moment captured by a commuter and widely shared online.

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00:00This bus driver-cum-conductor stopped the vehicle mid-route 2 of a namaz, reportedly

00:07delaying the journey for passengers on board. The incident took place in Karnataka's Haveri

00:12district on a KSRTC bus on 29 April. In the video, the uniformed employee,

00:16identified as AK Mulla, was seen performing his prayers on the seat inside the parked bus

00:21while passengers waited. The brief stoppage caused an unscheduled delay,

00:25prompting criticism over the alleged misuse of work time and public resources.

00:29The footage was reportedly captured by a commuter. The video of the incident went

00:33viral on social media. It triggered sharp public reactions and sparked discussions

00:37about the propriety of religious observance during official duty hours.

00:41The Karnataka Transport Department took note of the incident and ordered an investigation.

00:46Following the inquiry, the bus driver was suspended.

00:48Is faith a matter of personal space or should duty come first when you are serving the public?

00:53Let us know what you think.

00:59Well, let us know.

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