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Video: Bus driver faces inquiry for offering Namaz during duty hours

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.

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

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This post was last modified on May 3, 2025 7:03 pm

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