Police in Trichy are searching for a group of minor boys accused of abusing and assaulting a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus driver after a dispute over a ticket.
According to the initial report, the confrontation began during the driver’s routine duty and then escalated into verbal abuse and physical assault. The case has drawn attention because the alleged attackers are said to be minors.
A police case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions related to assault and criminal intimidation. Investigators are now working to identify and trace the youths involved in the incident.
The episode highlights the risks faced by public transport staff during everyday operations, especially when minor disagreements turn violent. Further details are awaited as the police investigation continues in Trichy.