In Tamil Nadu, a huge controversy erupted due to an argument between the police and the conductor. A few days ago, in Nanguneri of Nellai district, the conductor asked the constable to get the ticket from the government bus. But the constable, who refused to take the ticket, argued that the constables can travel in government buses for free.
Subsequently, the conductor and the guard got into an argument. A passenger on the bus took a video of this on his cell phone. The video went viral on social media. Commenting on this video, the State Transport Corporation said, “Guards cannot travel on government buses for free. They can travel only if they have a permission warrant.”
Following this announcement by the State Transport Corporation, the capital Chennai In particular, the traffic police has launched a crackdown against government buses across Tamil Nadu. Fines were imposed on government buses for various reasons including traveling on one-way lanes, lack of uniforms, stopping beyond stops.
While no such action has been taken against government buses, the controversy has escalated as such action is being taken after the transport corporation’s announcement of free travel for guards. The police action was severely criticized by the public and political leaders.
Chief Minister to end this problem M. G. Stalin According to the order, Home Secretary Amutha and Transport Secretary Paninthira Reddy held a surprise consultation. In this discussion, a smooth agreement was reached to resolve the issue between the transport staff and the police.
After this, the government bus conductor and the policeman, who were involved in a conflict over taking tickets, reconciled. The policeman and the conductor apologized for their actions and reconciled by embracing each other. The two also assured that the two departments of Transport and Police will continue to work as friends. Later, the two drank tea together and put an end to the issue.
Following this, it has been reported that the action has come to an end as the traffic police have been imposing fines on government buses for violating the rules across Tamil Nadu. It is also said that an order will be issued by the government to find a permanent solution to these problems.