A routine ticket inspection by a TGSRTC enforcement squad turned violent in Sangareddy district on Friday after a conductor allegedly assaulted checking officials with footwear and passengers joined the attack.
Incident Details
At 8:30 AM, TGSRTC in-charge TTI (travelling ticket inspector) Peddadoddi Yesaiah, 60, along with TTI V Prakash, were conducting checks along the Zaheerabad–Narayankhed route. They stopped a Narayankhed depot bus (TG15-Z-0082) near Kappad village in Jharasangam mandal.
During inspection, officials claimed that conductor D Vasanth, 37, had collected 20 rupees from a passenger but issued a zero-value Mahalaxmi (MHL) ticket instead of a proper one. A charge memo was prepared, but Vasanth allegedly refused to sign and argued with the staff.
Alleged Assault
According to the complaint, the conductor obstructed the officials, incited passengers, and joined the assault, hitting inspectors with his slipper. Passengers reportedly attacked the squad as well.
Alternate Version
Local sources claimed the dispute began after a passenger was found without a ticket, and squad members allegedly demanded 20,000 rupees to avoid booking a case. RTC authorities rejected these claims, stating action was taken after detecting a ticketing irregularity.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between enforcement staff and bus crew over ticketing practices in Telangana.
