India, Feb. 24 -- Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy visited Belagavi on Monday to assess the situation in the aftermath of the disruption of bus services to and from Maharashtra. Both states suspended transport services amid tensions triggered over the alleged assault of Karnataka bus conductor Mahadevappa Hukkeri on Friday allegedly for his inability to speak Marathi.

Reddy called for strict action against those responsible for vandalising Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses and attacking staff. He called for unity and peace among different linguistic communities. "Destroying public property only worsens the situation. We will ensure legal action is taken against those involved," he said.

He expressed co...