Tension gripped Narsampet town in Warangal district following the death of Road Transport Corporation (RTC) driver Shankar Goud, who had reportedly attempted suicide amid the ongoing RTC strike, sparking anger among transport workers.
RTC employees demanded that Shankar Goud’s body be brought to the Narsampet RTC depot to enable colleagues to pay their last respects. Workers appealed to DCP Rajamahendra Nayak for permission, calling it an emotional issue and a matter of honouring their colleague’s service.
“Shankar Goud was our colleague. We should be allowed to pay our respects at the depot. It is a matter of our emotions,” RTC workers said.
As tensions escalated, heavy police deployment was made in the area to prevent any untoward incidents, with authorities closely monitoring the situation as large numbers of workers gathered.
In a late-night development, police permitted the body to be shifted to the depot following appeals from RTC unions and family members.
Shankar Goud, who had served at the Narsampet depot for 22 years, was taken there for final respects, with a large number of RTC employees and members of the public paying tribute.
The incident also triggered political reactions, with BRS leaders demanding Rs 1 crore ex gratia compensation for the family and a government job for one of the family members.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy blamed the state government for the death and urged RTC workers not to lose morale, assuring the party’s support.
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Published By:
Nitish Singh
Published On:
Apr 25, 2026 06:33 IST
