Bus Seized for Pro-Dawood Slogans: Police Crack Down on Controversial Inscription

A private bus with Tamil Nadu registration was seized by police for displaying inscriptions that glorified Dawood Ibrahim, a fugitive gangster. The incident unfolded on March 26 as the bus traveled through Chikkamagaluru district, carrying 48 engineering students returning from a trip to Dandeli.

The bus, operated by a travel agency, came under scrutiny after a tip-off informed Basavanahalli Police Station of the slogans. Police officials stated that the inscriptions are deemed prejudicial to national integration, reflecting sentiments that undermine the country's sovereignty.

The driver was detained for questioning, while the owner, based in Coimbatore, has been summoned for inquiry. A case has been registered under Section 197(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities are investigating the motives behind these inscriptions.

(With inputs from agencies.)