A 32-year-old bus conductor with the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) died by suicide on Tuesday, after he was suspended for allowing two passengers to offer namaz on the road.
The conductor, identified as Ashok Kumar, was working on the Bareilly-Delhi National Highway when he stopped the bus to allow the passengers to offer prayers. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and the video went viral on social media.
Following the incident, Kumar was suspended by the UPSRTC. He was reportedly under pressure from the local administration to resign.
Kumar’s family has alleged that he was sacked because of his religious beliefs. They have also said that he was being harassed by the local administration.
Kumar’s death has sparked outrage and protests in the state. Many people have called for the sacking of the officials responsible for Kumar’s death.
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.
The incident highlights the growing intolerance and discrimination against Muslims in India. It is also a reminder of the dangers of religious intolerance.
We must all work together to create a more tolerant and inclusive society, where everyone is free to practice their religion without fear of discrimination.
#busconductor, #namaz, #religiousdiscrimination, #suicide, #intolerance, #India, #UttarPradesh
