TGSRTC Protest Turns Tense: Driver Attempts Self-Immolation, Shifted to Hospital
TGSRTC protest turns tense in Narsampet as driver Shankar Goud attempts self-immolation, shifted to MGM Hospital; heavy police deployment in Telangana.
Tension prevailed during the TGSRTC workers protest in Narsampet, Warangal district, after RTC driver Shankar Goud attempted suicide by setting himself on fire. He poured petrol on himself and ignited it, sustaining serious injuries, and was immediately rushed to MGM Hospital, while protests continued with heavy police deployment and buses operated under bandobast.
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TGSRTC Workers Protest in Narsampet Turns Serious
The incident took place in Narsampet in Warangal district, where TGSRTC employees have been protesting for the past two days.
The workers are demanding:
- RTC should be merged with the government
- Workers should be recognized as employees
As part of the agitation, workers have been staging dharnas and protests in front of depots across Telangana.
Driver Shankar Goud Attempts Suicide During Protest
Amid the protest, RTC driver Shankar Goud, who has been participating in the strike for the last 2 days, attempted suicide.
- He poured petrol on himself
- Set himself on fire
- Sustained serious injuries
The incident created panic among workers and intensified tensions at the protest site.
Injured Driver Shifted to MGM Hospital
Following the incident:
- Workers immediately responded
- Shankar Goud was rushed to MGM Hospital for treatment
His condition is reported to be serious.
Dharna, Police Action and Security Deployment
After the incident:
- RTC employees staged a dharna in front of the depot
- Workers tried to enter the depot
- Police stopped them
Authorities ensured control over the situation.
- Heavy police deployment was made
- No further untoward incident was reported
Buses Run Under Police Bandobast Across Telangana
Meanwhile, RTC officials are attempting to continue services:
- Buses are being run under police bandobast across Telangana
- Hired buses and RTC buses are being operated
- Services are managed with the help of contract drivers and constables
Police have made:
- Special arrangements at depots
- Continuous patrolling to prevent disruptions
The TGSRTC protest in Narsampet, Warangal district, turned tense after driver Shankar Goud attempted self-immolation by pouring petrol and setting himself on fire, leaving him seriously injured and shifted to MGM Hospital, while protests, police deployment, and bus operations under bandobast continue across Telangana.
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