Police are investigating a disturbing incident involving a retired IAS officer, RN Meena, who was assaulted by a bus conductor in Jaipur. The altercation began over a fare dispute when the bus did not stop at the correct destination. The conductor, Ghanshyam Sharma, has been suspended by Jaipur City Transport Services Limited, and the police have registered an FIR.
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