Archive · 25 Aug 2026
KSRTC Priyadarshini Buses Attacked With Stones in Thiruvananthapuram
Two public buses in Thiruvananthapuram were hit with stones.
The buses belong to KSRTC and are called Priyadarshini buses.
Their front windshields were damaged.
One attack happened at night while a bus was parked.
Another happened in the morning while a bus was travelling.
The buses were connected to the Venjaramoodu and Kilimanoor depots.
People on motorcycles are suspected of carrying out the attacks.
Police are investigating after KSRTC filed a complaint.
Two KSRTC Priyadarshini buses were attacked with stones at Kallara and Venjaramoodu.
The attacks damaged the front windshields of both buses.
Preliminary information indicates that people travelling on motorcycles carried out the attacks.
One bus was attacked while parked at Parappil Junction, while another was targeted en route to the Medical College area.
KSRTC officials filed a police complaint, and Pangode police began an investigation.
- Who
- Two KSRTC Priyadarshini buses were targeted; people travelling on motorcycles are suspected of carrying out the attacks.
- What
- The buses were attacked with stones, damaging their front windshields.
- When
- One attack occurred last night and the other this morning.
- Where
- The attacks occurred at Kallara and Venjaramoodu in Thiruvananthapuram; one bus was parked at Parappil Junction and another was travelling toward the Medical College area.
- Why
- The motive was not stated; police are investigating.
- Buses targeted
- Two KSRTC Priyadarshini buses
- Damage
- The front windshields of both buses were damaged
- Attack locations
- Kallara and Venjaramoodu
- First incident
- A bus was attacked while parked at Parappil Junction last night
- Second incident
- A bus travelling toward the Medical College area was attacked this morning
- Depots involved
- Venjaramoodu and Kilimanoor
- Investigation
- Pangode police are investigating after a complaint from KSRTC officials