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The Hindu Bureau

Attack on RTC driver: Transport department workers in Andhra Pradesh stage protests

Workers of the Andhra Pradesh Public Transport Department [APPTD (erstwhile APSRTC)] on Sunday (October 29) staged protests in all the 129 depots across the State demanding that the culprits in the attack on RTC driver B.R Singh at Kavali be booked under non-bailable Sections of the IPC.

Mr. Singh was thrashed and injured by the occupants of a car that was going in front of the super luxury bus, which on its way to Vijayawada from Bengaluru. The occupants of the car took offence to Mr. Singh blowing the horn, seeking road space to pass.

The workers assembled at their respective depots and demanded justice for Mr. Singh. Raising serious concern about the safety of the State bus crew, they said the Government should intervene and punish the guilty to instil confidence among the employees.

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