Tension gripped Narsampet city in Warangal district following the loss of life of Street Transport Company (RTC) driver Shankar Goud, who had reportedly tried suicide amid the continued RTC strike, sparking anger amongst transport employees.

RTC staff demanded that Shankar Goud’s physique be dropped at the Narsampet RTC depot to allow colleagues to pay their final respects. Employees appealed to DCP Rajamahendra Nayak for permission, calling it an emotional subject and a matter of honouring their colleague’s service.

“Shankar Goud was our colleague. We ought to be allowed to pay our respects on the depot. It’s a matter of our feelings,” RTC employees mentioned.

As tensions escalated, heavy police deployment was made within the space to stop any untoward incidents, with authorities intently monitoring the scenario as giant numbers of employees gathered.

In a late-night improvement, police permitted the physique to be shifted to the depot following appeals from RTC unions and relations.

Shankar Goud, who had served on the Narsampet depot for 22 years, was taken there for remaining respects, with a lot of RTC staff and members of the general public paying tribute.

The incident additionally triggered political reactions, with BRS leaders demanding Rs 1 crore ex gratia compensation for the household and a authorities job for one of many relations.

Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy blamed the state authorities for the loss of life and urged RTC employees to not lose morale, assuring the occasion’s help.

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