Hyderabad witnessed a tragic road accident early Saturday morning when Additional Superintendent of Police, T.M. Nandeeswara Babji, lost his life after being hit by an APSRTC bus in Hayathnagar. The unfortunate incident occurred around 4:30 AM near Laxma Reddy Pallem Hanuman Temple while Babji was out for his routine morning walk. Eyewitnesses report that as he was crossing the road, a bus belonging to the Nuzvid depot struck him, causing severe injuries that resulted in his immediate death.
Authorities quickly arrived at the scene, and the body was shifted to a nearby hospital for post-mortem. The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the accident. Officials are also reviewing CCTV footage to determine if negligence was a factor. Babji was known for his dedicated service in the DGP office, and his untimely demise has left his colleagues and the police department in shock.
Condolences poured in from various quarters, with senior police officials and government representatives expressing grief over the loss. Many colleagues described him as a committed officer who served with integrity. The police department is expected to conduct a formal tribute to honor his contributions to law enforcement. Meanwhile, road safety concerns in the area have come under scrutiny, with calls for better pedestrian facilities and stricter traffic regulations to prevent such accidents in the future.