Drunken youths attack Warangal students’ tourist bus at Dharmaram petrol bunk

Warangal: Drunken youths attacked a tourist bus carrying students from a Warangal-based educational institution at a petrol bunk in Dharmaram mandal of Jagityal district on Tuesday night, creating panic among students and staff.

According to local sources, the youths were under the influence of alcohol and ganja. Before reaching the petrol bunk, they had allegedly picked fights with several people in the surrounding area. Later, they arrived at the fuel station and continued their unruly behaviour.

When the tourist bus carrying students stopped at the petrol bunk, the youths began creating a disturbance. They shouted abuses and engaged in aggressive acts in full view of the students. The situation quickly escalated when the youths confronted the bus driver.

They also argued with students and behaved recklessly. As tensions rose, students collectively resisted the youths to protect themselves and the driver. CCTV cameras at the petrol bunk recorded the entire sequence of events.

Eyewitnesses said the clash caused fear and confusion at the fuel station. Petrol bunk staff intervened immediately and tried to calm both sides. Their timely response helped prevent the situation from turning more violent.

Warangal students bus attack triggers police complaint

Following the Warangal students bus attack, the management of the concerned educational institution informed the local police. The petrol bunk owner also contacted the authorities and expressed readiness to file a formal complaint.

Police sources said officials would review CCTV footage to identify the youths involved in the incident. They are also expected to question students, the bus driver and petrol bunk employees to establish the sequence of events.

Officials said no serious injuries were reported. However, several students experienced distress due to the sudden violence. The bus resumed its journey only after the situation came under control.

Residents in the area expressed concern over rising incidents involving intoxicated youths. They urged police to increase night patrols near petrol bunks and highway stretches to prevent similar incidents.

Police officials said they would take appropriate legal action once formal complaints are registered. They also warned that strict measures would follow against those who create public nuisance under the influence of alcohol or drugs.