RTC driver succumbs after immolation bid, tension prevails in Warangal - The HinduUpdated - April 23, 2026 11:35 pm IST - WARANGAL/HYDERABADA Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) driver who attempted self-immolation amid the ongoing RTC employees’ strike succumbed to burn injuries on Thursday, triggering tension in Narsampet town as well as in Warangal.The deceased, K. Shankar Goud (54), a native of Narsampet and attached to the local depot, allegedly poured petrol on himself and set himself ablaze in front of the depot earlier in the day. Colleagues rushed to his rescue, doused the flames and shifted him to a nearby hospital before he was referred to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Hospital in Warangal.Published - April 23, 2026 07:37 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }