Udupi, Jan 20, 2024: Two bus drivers suffered stab injuries after they were attacked by some assailants who came by an autorickshaw at Bannanje on January 18, Thursday night.

Santosh and Shishir, two drivers of GMT bus were on way home in a two-wheeler when they were waylaid by the assailants who came by an autorickshaw. The accused have been identified as Buran and Sudeep, said to be the manager and driver of another private bus.
It is said there was a fracas between city bus drivers on the Paryaya day over the bus timings. Later the issue was resolved through mediation at the police station.
However even after this mediation the attack took place. The injured drivers are undergoing treatment at Ajjarkad District Hospital.