ERODE: A video of a government bus conductor slapping a septuagenarian in an argument over tendering change near Goundampadi on Sunday went viral on social media. While police did not initiate any action against the conductor for lack of a complaint, the TNSTC has promised to look into the matter.
As Kumar demanded the exact amount, an irritated Ganesan fished out Rs 5 from his pocket and gave it. An irked Kumar slapped Ganesan who in turn grabbed Kumar’s shirt in an argument. Sources said that Ganesan’s fellow passengers intervened and asked the conductor to stop abusing the elderly man, who sobbed for having been meted out such treatment after deboarding the bus at his stop.
