Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
During the strike called over the gas price hike and other demands, agitating rickshaw drivers allegedly tried to stop city buses and private buses carrying passengers at various locations, attempting to force commuters to disembark. The incidents led to tense moments and brief confrontations between police and drivers. At Harsul, the situation was brought under control after the Assistant Commissioner of Police issued a stern warning.
The strike on Monday caused inconvenience to citizens and students. With limited city bus services on Beed Bypass, regular commuters from Shivajinagar Seven Hills, Godavari T-Point to Amarpreet were forced to walk. Since morning, many citizens were seen searching for rickshaws, private buses, or city buses. In some instances, striking drivers allegedly chased and shouted at operating rickshaws to stop them.
ACP Warns Drivers at Harsul
At around 11.30 am at Harsul T-Point, some rickshaw drivers stopped a city bus and tried to make passengers get down, creating a tense situation. On receiving information, Assistant Commissioner of Police Subhash Bhujang and Police Inspector Swati Kedar rushed to the spot. Bhujang told the drivers that while they had the right to protest, they could not stop buses or intimidate passengers. Following the warning, city bus services resumed smoothly. The bus driver was advised to file a complaint at City Chowk police station, though no complaint had been registered till late night.
Commotion at Seven Hills
In the Seven Hills area on Jalna Road, some rickshaw drivers also attempted to block buses, leading to traffic disruption. Assistant Police Inspector Hareshwar Ghughe rushed to the spot, after which the drivers dispersed. A brief chase between police and drivers was witnessed in the area.