Hyderabad: A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) woman conductor, Pravalika, suffered severe injuries to both legs after a woman passenger allegedly pushed her off a moving bus following a dispute over change for a ₹100 note in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Sunday.
The injured conductor was initially taken to the Bhadrachalam area hospital in a 108 ambulance before being shifted to Hyderabad for advanced treatment. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad Stay updated with the latest Hyderabad news.
A case was registered based on a complaint lodged by the Manuguru depot manager, and an investigation is under way, Inspector Yellaiah said. The incident occurred near Mittagudem in Aswapuram mandal when a Palle Velugu bus operated by the Manuguru depot was travelling from Manuguru to Bhadrachalam. As the bus approached the Mittagudem stop, Mounika attempted to get off. Pravalika, who intended to take her to Aswapuram police station to lodge a complaint over the altercation, stopped her and asked the driver to move the bus ahead. During the ensuing altercation, Mounika allegedly pushed Pravalika from the bus doorway while the vehicle was moving. The conductor fell onto the road, and the bus’s rear wheels ran over her right leg, severely crushing it. She also sustained serious injuries to her left leg. Local residents and fellow passengers rushed to her aid and arranged for an ambulance. Police took Mounika into custody. Download the TOI App.
Mounika eventually agreed to buy a full ticket and handed the conductor a ₹100 note.
The passenger, Mounika , boarded the bus with her son and requested a half ticket for him, according to Aswapuram inspector Ch Yellaiah. When Pravalika insisted on a full ticket, citing the boy’s age, an argument broke out. However, another dispute erupted over the change. When Pravalika asked Mounika to collect the balance while getting off the bus, the passenger insisted on receiving it immediately, leading to a fresh argument.