20210829 Telangana: Frustrated by bank reps, driver sets auto ablaze in Hanamkonda
India Aug 29 2021 “Automobile & Railway”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
HANAMKONDA: Frustrated over the repeated visits and interventions from representatives of a private finance company, an auto driver set ablaze his vehicle at Kaloji junction. According to police, the auto driver, Srinivas who is a resident of Gundlasingaram village, had taken a loan for his auto last year but was unable to repay it as a result of the pandemic-induced lockdown and a lack of business. The financiers, however, are said to have been constantly after him for repayments.
Unable to bear the pressure of the bank representatives and in agony over not being able to make ends meet due to the current petrol prices, Srinivas parked his auto on the main road, poured petrol all over it and set it alight. Upon seeing this, those nearby called the fire station following which fire officials rushed to the spot and doused the fire. The incident took place under Subedari police station limits but no case had been registered.
Web Source: The Times of India