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Andhra Bus Driver Attacked by Mob Over Alleged Rash Driving
A driver operating an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus was assaulted by a group of men who chased the vehicle on a route between Bengaluru and Kadiri. The incident occurred in Annamayya district, raising fresh concerns about road rage incidents in the region.
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An APSRTC bus travelling from Bengaluru to Kadiri via Annamayya district in Andhra Pradesh became the site of a violent confrontation when a mob chased and attacked the driver. The bus, operated by the Kadiri depot, was accused of dangerous driving practices that allegedly prompted the pursuit and subsequent assault.
Eyewitnesses reported that the group of men pursued the vehicle before catching up and attacking the driver. The incident was captured on camera, with footage circulating locally and highlighting the escalating tensions between commuters and transport operators over road safety concerns.
The attack underscores ongoing issues related to aggressive driving and public response across interstate routes in South India. Authorities in Annamayya district have been alerted to the incident, though details regarding formal complaints and investigations remain limited at this time.
The APSRTC operates numerous inter-city services across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. Road safety advocates have urged stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and driver conduct standards to prevent similar incidents on busy transit corridors.