Commuters and police clashed at the new Dharapuram Bus Station in Tirupur district as buses to southern districts were unavailable from 6:00 AM. DSP interacted with agitated commuters, causing further disputes.
Coimbatore: A significant clash occurred at the new Dharapuram Bus Station today as frustrated commuters faced the absence of buses to southern districts from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This led to a heated argument and physical altercation between the public and police officers present. According to sources, with no buses available due to all buses being rerouted via the bypass, the public was left waiting for over three hours without transportation.
The tension escalated quickly when Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kalaiarasan attempted to address the waiting commuters, leading to further agitations. Reportedly, a youth's question triggered an outburst from DSP Kalaiarasan, resulting in the youth being allegedly attacked by the police officer and several constables. The incident has caused a major uproar, drawing critical attention to the transit management in the region on an election day.
The tension escalated quickly when Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kalaiarasan attempted to address the waiting commuters, leading to further agitations. Reportedly, a youth's question triggered an outburst from DSP Kalaiarasan, resulting in the youth being allegedly attacked by the police officer and several constables. The incident has caused a major uproar, drawing critical attention to the transit management in the region on an election day.