Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Road Rage: Car Driver Assaults RTC Bus Driver
A car driver got angry because he couldn't pass an RTC bus.
He chased the bus, stopped it, and hit the bus driver.
The bus driver is okay, and the police are looking for the car driver.
The transport minister said this is bad and should not happen again.
A car driver, Pittala Srikanth, assaulted an RTC bus driver, Balaraju, in Rajanna Sircilla district.
The incident occurred on Wednesday around 3:30 PM at Vallampatla village.
Srikanth chased and forced the bus to stop, then punched and kicked Balaraju in front of passengers.
Balaraju lodged a complaint, and police registered a case, tracing Srikanth's car registration number.
Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar condemned the attack and directed strict action against Srikanth.
- Who
- Pittala Srikanth (car driver), Balaraju (RTC bus driver)
- What
- Assault on RTC bus driver
- When
- Wednesday around 3:30 PM
- Where
- Vallampatla village, Yellanthakunta mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district
- Why
- Dispute over right of way on the road
Car Driver's Side
RTC Bus Driver's Side
Right of Way
Car Driver's Side
Srikanth believed the bus should have given way to his car.
RTC Bus Driver's Side
Balaraju followed traffic rules and could not give way safely.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Time
- Around 3:30 PM
- Location
- Vallampatla village, Yellanthakunta mandal, Rajanna Sircilla district
- Victim
- Balaraju, RTC bus driver
- Suspect
- Pittala Srikanth, car driver
- Injuries
- No serious external injuries