NoB_Kakinada: A shocking incident was reported near Chinnampeta on the National Highway in Kakinada district, where a minor seat dispute inside an RTC bus turned into a violent attack. Three people, including two women, were severely injured after being attacked with sticks and iron rods.

What Happened?

According to reports, an RTC bus was traveling from Tuni to Rajahmundry. Inside the bus, a dispute broke out over a seat between women from Rajahmundry and another woman from Siripuram village.

The Siripuram woman allegedly called her husband claiming she was attacked in the bus.

Enraged, her husband along with around 30 youths from Siripuram village waited for the bus on the national highway near Chinnampeta. As soon as the bus reached Chinnampeta, the group indiscriminately attacked the passengers with sticks and iron rods.

Injured Shifted to Hospital:

One man and two women from Rajahmundry sustained severe injuries in the attack. They were initially shifted to Prathipadu Government Hospital, and as the condition of the two women is critical, they were later shifted to Kakinada for better treatment.

Police Investigation:

The victims informed the 112 Police Control Room. By the time Yeleswaram police reached the spot, the accused woman and her husband had reportedly fled.

Based on complaints from the victims, the bus driver and conductor, Yeleswaram police have registered a case and started an investigation. The victims alleged that some of the attackers were under the influence of alcohol and ganja. The veracity of these allegations is yet to be established in the police investigation.

A small dispute over a bus seat leading to a roadside attack has left passengers in shock and panic.