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Auckland Bus Driver Convicted of Assault, Driving Ban

5/5/2026

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  • Judge Terry Singh concluded Kartik Kumar turned off bus lights to hide the assault from CCTV.
  • Kumar was convicted of indecent assault on an international student on an Auckland bus and barred from driving.
  • CCTV showed Kumar’s hand moving toward the passenger’s arm, matching her account of a forced hug and hand kiss after she declined.
  • Lawyer Angus Graham may seek a discharge without conviction to avoid immigration consequences.