Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Intoxicated Man Steals RTC Bus in Anantapur District
A 27‑year‑old man named Sivasankar, who works as a security guard, got drunk and stole a bus from the RTC in Anantapur district.
He drove the bus, hit a divider and some trees, and left it in a place called Thattivaripalle.
He then went to the bus station in Madanapalle.
The RTC staff found the bus and gave it to the police.
The police took Sivasankar into custody.
Sivasankar, 27, stole an RTC bus in Anantapur district.
He was intoxicated and drove the bus, damaging it before leaving it at Thattivaripalle.
The bus was recovered by RTC staff and handed over to Kadiri Rural police.
Sivasankar had previously worked for the forest department and now works as a quarry guard.
The incident occurred on a Friday night and involved a pet dog.
- Who
- 27‑year‑old Sivasankar
- What
- stole an RTC bus
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Anantapur district, bus station, Thattivaripalle, Madanapalle
- Why
- not stated
- Perpetrator
- Sivasankar
- Age
- 27
- Vehicle stolen
- RTC bus
- Location of theft
- Anantapur district
- Police involved
- Kadiri Rural police