Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Expresses Deep Grief Over Manuguru Conductor Pravalika’s Death

Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and RTC Managing Director Nagireddy have expressed deep grief over the death of Gundla Pravalika, a woman conductor working at the Manuguru RTC depot. Pravalika sustained severe injuries after falling under the wheels of a bus during a recent dispute with a passenger. She was undergoing treatment at Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Hyderabad but succumbed to her injuries. Both the minister and the RTC MD expressed their anguish, stating that they had hoped she would recover and return home. They also assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the incident. RTC MD Nagireddy spoke with the Bhadradri Kothagudem Superintendent of Police regarding the case.

Minister Ponnam Prabhakar assured that the government and RTC would stand by Pravalika's family during this difficult time. He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹10 lakh on behalf of the government and RTC. He also assured that a government job would be provided to Pravalika's mother and an Indiramma house would be sanctioned to the family. The minister reiterated that the family would receive all necessary support. Meanwhile, RTC unions have decided to hold gate meetings and condolence gatherings across all depots in Telangana, with employees wearing black badges as a mark of respect for the deceased conductor.