Bengaluru: A departmental inquiry has been initiated against a driver of the state-owned transport corporation for offering namaz after parking the bus with passengers inside, a senior official said on Wednesday.
A video of the driver, identified as Nayaz Mulla, performing namaz during duty hours has gone viral.
The footage was reportedly captured by a passenger.
According to a senior official from the North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), the 58-year-old Mulla, was seen offering prayers two days ago.
“We don’t know why this happened. A departmental inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances and reasons behind the incident,” the official told PTI.
The Muslim driver has been temporarily placed under suspension. Click here to read more.
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