Drunken Off-Duty Bus Conductor Assaults Woman in Mumbai

Mumbai: An off-duty ST bus conductor, allegedly drunk, assaulted a female passenger in Govandi on April 8, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM near a bus depot when Anil Gawde, 35, boarded a stationary bus and attacked a 28-year-old woman, striking her face and arm after verbal abuse. Bystanders intervened, holding Gawde until police from Shivaji Nagar station arrested him, filing an FIR for assault and intoxication.

The victim, injured slightly, received medical care and described the attack as unprovoked to authorities. Gawde, an MSRTC employee, was off-duty, and police are probing alcohol’s role with tests pending. The incident has sparked local outrage and calls for tighter oversight of transport staff.

The MSRTC has launched an internal inquiry, though no official statement has been released. This case highlights ongoing safety and accountability issues in Mumbai’s public transit, with residents demanding action as the investigation continues