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Following the death of 24-year-old conductor Gundla Pravalika, who succumbed to injuries sustained after being allegedly pushed off a moving bus by a passenger, TGSRTC employees staged protests across the Khammam region demanding justice and safety measures. Pravalika, who was attached to the Manuguru depot, died on November 3 after a dispute over a bus ticket and change. The accused passenger, Mounika, was arrested and the case was altered to murder. The state government announced compensation for Pravalika's family, including a house, a government job for her mother, and financial aid. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited Pravalika's family to offer condolences and support.
Pravalika's death led to widespread protests by TGSRTC employees, who called for a shutdown of bus services in the Khammam region. The Joint Action Committee of employees demanded strict action against the accused and better safety for staff. The protests caused disruptions in bus services across several depots in the erstwhile Khammam district. The incident has prompted calls for improved safety protocols for transport workers.
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