Mangaluru: An auto-rickshaw driver was attacked by a private bus driver and conductor on Sunday July 11 near Hotel Sai Suraj International, Surathkal here.
The injured auto driver has been identified as Sudhakar, who has been in the profession for just three months.
Speaking to News Karnataka, Surathkal Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Owners’ Union President Lathif explained that Sudharkar was taking two male passengers to Misquith Hospital, Kana from near Marigudi Temple, Surathkal. During the journey, the auto was overtaken by a bus, and its conductor, and bus driver assaulted the victim.
Sudhakar has been admitted to Padmavathi hospital. Due to the assault, the victim has injured one of his ears, which has impaired his hearing.
“On behalf of the union we have registered a case at the Surathkal police station and we have received information that the bus has been seized,” said Lathif. The police have assured us that arrest will be made, he added. “They have called us to the station tomorrow at 10 am and depending on what transpires tomorrow, we will decide if there is a need for protest or not,” Lathif added.