US EditionTelangana RTC Strike Crisis: A Tragedy Unfolds
- Shankar Goud, a 50-year-old Telangana RTC driver, died after allegedly setting himself on fire during an indefinite strike by RTC employees on April 23, 2026, in Warangal district.
- The RTC employees began an indefinite strike on April 22, 2026, demanding the merger of RTC with the government and other issues.
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock at Goud's death, assured support to his family, and pledged government talks to resolve employee problems.
- The Joint Action Committee of RTC employees announced additional agitations from April 24 to 29, and the government urged employees to avoid extreme actions.
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Telangana RTC Strike Crisis: A Tragedy Unfolds
Telangana RTC Strike Crisis: A Tragedy Unfolds In a tragic turn of events, a Telangana RTC driver's life ended after an alleged suicide attempt during a workers' strike. Shankar Goud, 50, succumbed to his injuries early Friday, after setting himself ablaze amid protests.The driver was initially treated in Warangal and later moved to Hyderabad. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock and pledged governmental support to Goud's grieving fami…
TGSRTC strike: With no resolution in sight, Warangal driver self-immolates
Hyderabad: The ongoing Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) strike took a serious turn on Thursday, April 23, when a driver set himself ablaze at the Narsampet depot in Warangal district, after his demands to resolve their grievances fell on deaf ears. Tensions escalated as the driver, Shankar Goud, attempted suicide by dousing himself in petrol and setting himself on fire. Surrounding RTC workers immediately rushed to his rescue …
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