A video of a bus driver in Karnataka driving with a langur sitting on the steering wheel has gone viral on social media. The bus driver has been suspended for putting the lives of passengers in danger.

The video was shared by news agency ANI on its Twitter handle.

#WATCH Viral video from Karnataka's Davanagere of a KSRTC bus driver driving with a Langur perched on the steering wheel. The bus driver has been suspended for endangering the lives of the passengers. pic.twitter.com/RexZAfKZdr ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2018



In the video, a langur can be seen sitting on the steering wheel as the driver drives the KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) bus.

People replied to the ANI tweet with some saying that the action to suspend him was correct while others said that the action taken was harsh.

So sweet. Why suspend. He should have been warned to not repeat this. Parag Hede (@Indepthcomments) October 6, 2018

He should not be suspended.he should be given a chance Anup Atram (@anupatram89) October 6, 2018

Yeah indeed sweet, it would hv been more sweeter or even sweetest if u had a first hand experience by sitting in front passenger seat . It’s the safety of the passengers which was stake... (@rav_rocks) October 6, 2018



Few people said that he should be transferred to animal welfare department from transport department.

Good that action is taken and he is suspended, but clearly he is in wrong job, this man is a sensitive animal lover (see how langur trusts him) and could be an asset in wildlife related jobs. But unfortunately Indian authorities/decision makers are too incompetent to value these. October 6, 2018

I would have transferred him from transport department to Animal welfare(or forest) department with a bonus. AGR (@AgrTweet) October 6, 2018

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