The TSRTC JAC had called for a nirahara diksha — indefinite hunger strike — to be observed on Saturday. TSRTC JAC convener E. Ashwathama Reddy was detained at his residence as mild tension was palpable in the area. He claimed that none of the TSRTC workers own even a pan shop to augment their income. According to police, 41-year-old Kondra Saidulu arrived at the Musheerabad – 1 Bus Depot and doused himself with petrol. Police personnel posted at the bus depot rushed towards him, poured water on his body and whisked him away to Chikkadpally Police Station.

Source: The Hindu November 16, 2019 15:22 UTC