<p>A BMTC bus driver faces criminal prosecution after he ran over an elephant in southern Bengaluru on Friday night, a forest department official said. </p>.<p>The elephant was crossing Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura when the BMTC bus (route H 213) struck it. The bus was on its way from KR Market to Bettahalli Kaval near Kaggalipura. </p>.<p>The elephant started profusely bleeding but managed to walk into the forest where it died later, the official said on the condition of anonymity. </p>.<p>The driver suffered minor injuries and the bus was damaged. The passengers were unhurt. Following the incident, the forest department booked the driver and seized the bus, the official said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>A BMTC bus driver faces criminal prosecution after he ran over an elephant in southern Bengaluru on Friday night, a forest department official said. </p>.<p>The elephant was crossing Kanakapura Road near Kaggalipura when the BMTC bus (route H 213) struck it. The bus was on its way from KR Market to Bettahalli Kaval near Kaggalipura. </p>.<p>The elephant started profusely bleeding but managed to walk into the forest where it died later, the official said on the condition of anonymity. </p>.<p>The driver suffered minor injuries and the bus was damaged. The passengers were unhurt. Following the incident, the forest department booked the driver and seized the bus, the official said. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
