Stunt Sparks Outrage: Family Attempts to 'Parcel' Elderly Man in Bus Fare Protest

A family staged a controversial protest by attempting to 'parcel' an elderly man via courier, objecting against high bus fares in Bengaluru. The act, caught on video, aimed to highlight travel difficulties during festivals. Police intervened, issuing warnings due to safety risks involved.

In a bizarre incident in Bengaluru's Vyalikaval area, a family sparked controversy by attempting to send an elderly man in a 'parcel' via courier as a form of protest against rising bus fares during the festive season.

The family claimed their act was a symbolic message about the challenges faced by travelers during Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr due to increased fares in public and private transport.

Following the following public backlash and police intervention, the family apologized, clarifying that their intention was to highlight the issue, not cause harm. Authorities warned against repeating such dangerous stunts.

(With inputs from agencies.)