A local thug was arrested after he attacked a private bus with a machete near the Bittagowdanahalli Bypass in Hassan, Karnataka, during the early hours of Thursday. The incident, which occurred around 2 am, caused panic among passengers, some of whom recorded the attack on video.
According to the police, the accused stopped the bus on the highway, retrieved a machete from his car, and smashed its windows in an apparent attempt to attack someone inside. Passengers, gripped with fear, remained inside the vehicle as the chaos unfolded.
Following the attack, the Hassan City Police registered a case and booked the accused under various sections of the Arms Act. He was later arrested and sent to police custody.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack and are expected to provide further details as the inquiry progresses.