<p>Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra have been suspended indefinitely following attacks on buses and their crew members, a senior official confirmed on Tuesday.</p>
<p>According to PTI, the decision was taken after incidents of violence were reported in Belagavi, a border district that has historically witnessed tensions over linguistic and regional issues.</p>
<p>A senior officer from the North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) stated, "We have suspended bus services to Maharashtra since yesterday.</p>
<p>The<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/maharashtra-bus-services-from-maharashtra-to-karnataka-suspended-following-attack-on-driver-23488618" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong> Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation</strong></a> (MSRTC) has also halted its services to Karnataka."</p>
<p>The suspension comes amid heightened unrest following an altercation involving a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus conductor and a passenger.</p>
<p>According to reports, a group of individuals allegedly stopped a KSRTC bus and assaulted both the conductor and driver for not communicating in Marathi.</p>
<p>The passenger, reportedly a minor girl, later filed a complaint alleging misconduct by the conductor.</p>
<p>The incident quickly escalated into a major dispute, leading to<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/bangla-air-force-base-attacked-one-killed-23489786" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong> attacks</strong></a> on bus drivers and vandalism of public transport vehicles from both states. In response, authorities decided to suspend operations to prevent further violence.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), led by Narayana Gowda, has announced a protest march under the banner of &lsquo;Belagavi Chalo&rsquo; on Tuesday. As per PTI reports, the KRV intends to carry out a large-scale demonstration in Belagavi, including a public meeting to address the growing concerns surrounding the issue.</p>
<p>Amid rising tensions, Karnataka ministers have urged for peace and harmony, appealing to the public to refrain from violence.</p>
<p>However, Karnataka's Transport Minister, Ramalinga Reddy, criticised the Maharashtra government for failing to take <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/new-year-2024-navi-mumbai-police-warns-strict-action-against-drunk-driving-23455109" target="_blank" rel="none noopener"><strong>strict action</strong></a> against those responsible for the attacks on KSRTC buses.</p>
<p>(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;</p><p>
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