Karnataka: Two men arrested after forcing schoolgirl off bus

India Dec 11, 2025

In Mandya, Karnataka, two 20-year-olds—Girish and Kiran—stopped a private school bus on December 8, abused and threatened the driver, threatened staff, and forced a Class 9 girl to get off the bus.
The incident caused panic among students as the bus was returning from dropping kids home.

What happened next

The driver recorded the whole thing on his phone, and the video quickly spread online, leading to public outrage.
Police arrested both men soon after; they now face charges under multiple laws including the POCSO Act.
Parents in the area are now asking for more police presence on rural school routes to keep students safe during their daily commutes.