TGSRTC MD Sajjanar warns of legal action against attacks on RTC staff

On Monday, Sajjanar visited the driver, who is recovering in a hospital, inquired about his health and the details of the incident. He assured the driver that the Corporation would stand by him and urged staff not to fear such incidents.

Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Managing Director VC Sajjanar on Monday warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attacking RTC staff.

The warning came after driver Vidya Sagar, from Bandlaguda depot, was attacked recently by a group of individuals following a fatal road accident involving RTC bus that led to the death of a pregnant woman at Attapur on June 19.

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On Monday, Sajjanar visited the driver, who is recovering in a hospital, inquired about his health and the details of the incident. He assured the driver that the Corporation would stand by him and urged staff not to fear such incidents.

He also added that rowdy sheets will be opened against those responsible, with the cooperation of the police department.

The accident involving pregnant woman sparked unwarranted assault. It occurred when the door of a parked car on the roadside reportedly opened suddenly, causing a passing two-wheeler to lose control and fall under the rear wheels of the RTC bus. A pregnant woman riding a bike died on the spot. Despite having no fault in the incident, the bus driver was assaulted. He is currently treated at Tarnaka RTC Hospital.

Based on a complaint filed by RTC officials, the Attapur Police booked a case.