Mumbai: Man slit conductor's neck over Rs 10, held

A 34-year-old man has been arrested by Panvel Police for stabbing an NMMT (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport) bus conductor in running bus at Panvel. Police said that the accused asked for a Rs 10 note instead of a Rs 10 coin in return. However, the bus conductor refused to adhere, and he stabbed him twice.

The conductor Rameshwar Ippar (25) is undergoing treatment an is out of danger. The accused identified as Tanmay Kavthekar is a resident of Sai Nagar at Panvel. Police further said that the accused Khavthekar have four assault cases against him in different police stations.

According to the police officials, the incident occurred Monday at 10.30 am on Old Panvel highway. The accused Khavthekar was travelling in an NMMT bus to Panvel from Kopar Khairane. Khavtekar gave Rs 20 to the conductor for a ticket costing Rs 10. The conductor in return gave a Rs 10 coin. "Khavthekar refused to take the coin and demanded a note instead. After a verbal argument with the conductor, he removed a knife from his pocket and slit conductor's neck and chest. The co-passengers nabbed the accused and handed over him to the police.