Four attacked over punctured cart tyre in Hallomajra

Bus driver and conductor land in hospital after being allegedly attacked with a sword aboard the bus

- HT Correspondent

MOHALI: A motorcyclist and his accomplices clashed with the driver and conductor of a Haryana Roadways bus in a road rage incident on the Zirakpur flyover on Thursday.

The Haryana Roadways Employees Union accused the motorcyclist and his accomplices of attacking the bus driver and conductor in full public view, landing them in hospital.

A video of the incident was quickly circulated online.

Statements of both parties were recorded at the Zirakpur police station and an investigation is underway, said police.

Balwinder Singh Walia, the motorcyclist, alleged that he was on his way to Chandigarh University with his daughter when a Haryana Roadways bus attempted to overtake him.

As he protested, the bus driver and conductor assaulted him, tore his clothes and pulled his beard, subjecting him to religious disrespect, Walia alleged.