The Statewide hartal called by the Popular Front of India (PFI) in protest against the NIA raid in its offices and arrest of leaders hit the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) work hard.
As many as 70 buses were damaged by miscreants in connection with hartal-related violence across the State. Around 11 people— mainly KSRTC employees and one lady passenger—sustained injuries in the stone-pelting by the hartal supporters.
The crisis-hit Corporation suffered over ₹50 lakh on account of the damage as per preliminary estimate. The cost, involving repair works, labour charges, and trip curtailments for the next few days, was expected to further increase the loss of the ailing public utility, said the KSRTC officials.
