Anantnag, Aug 14 (KF): A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) driver was allegedly assaulted by sumo drivers in the Hapatnad area of Anantnag district on Wednesday morning.
The victim, Umer Ali Bhat, was operating a bus from the General Bus Stand to Hapatnard as directed by the Deputy Commissioner of Anantnag. The conductor of the bus Waseem Ahmad Khan, was also present during the incident.
According to the SRTC manager, the sumo drivers have been threatening the bus service for the past two months, claiming that the lower fares were affecting their business.
On Wednesday morning, they resorted to violence, beating the driver and conductor, while also stealing cash from the latter.
An FIR has been lodged with the Aishmuqam Police Station, and the SRTC management is confident that strict action will be taken against the culprits. (KF)
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