A motorist was arrested after an argument in Tolichowki near the Galaxy bus stop on Tuesday. The driver, Mohammed Azam, and conductor P. Lakshmaiah were involved in the confrontation with the motorist, identified as Zeeshan. Zeeshan allegedly blocked the bus with his car, verbally abused the duo, and later physically assaulted them, resulting in injuries to Mr. Azam.
The accused also allegedly damaged a ticket‑issuing machine during the altercation.
Acting on a complaint filed by Mr. Azam, the Tolichowki police registered a First Information Report under the BNS and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and arrested Mr. Zeeshan. He was produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody.
In a statement, TGSRTC Vice‑Chairman and Managing Director Y. Nagi Reddy said that those who obstruct government employees from discharging their duties would not be tolerated and that legal action would be initiated against them.
