Hired Bus Drivers Protest Against Breathalyser Tests in Karimnagar
Karimnagar: Hired bus drivers of TGSRTC staged a protest at the Karimnagar bus stand on Saturday, claiming they were being unfairly treated by the corporation officials.
The drivers said that even though they did not drink alcohol, breathalyzer tests showed high alcohol levels. However, when tested at traffic police stations, the results were zero.
They also mentioned that one of their colleagues, Suresh, was removed from duty six months ago due to a similar issue. They accused RTC officials of purposely harassing hired drivers and said they would meet the corporation’s MD, VC Sajjanar, to discuss the matter.
On Friday, Suresh tried to set himself on fire in front of Karimnagar Depot-1, frustrated over not being reinstated despite multiple requests. Security personnel stopped him in time by pouring water on him.
Suresh had lost his job in September 2024 after failing a breathalyzer test. Even though he repeatedly requested to return to work, officials did not allow it, pushing him to attempt suicide.
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