Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Minister Savitha Halts Drunk Auto Driver, Orders Police Action
A minister named Savitha was driving in her car when she saw an auto-rickshaw swerving and realized the driver was very drunk.
She stopped her car to check, and indeed the driver was not fit to drive.
The minister was upset because it was dangerous for anyone in the auto.
She told the police with her to stop the auto and take the driver away to make sure he couldn't drive drunk again.
A video of this happening was shared online and many people saw it.
Minister S. Savitha observed an auto-rickshaw driver in an inebriated state.
She stopped her convoy to confront the driver and confirmed his intoxication.
The Minister directed Penukonda police to take strict action against the driver.
Minister Savitha stated that such negligence puts passengers' lives at risk.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
- Who
- Minister S. Savitha
- What
- Stopped an auto-rickshaw driven by an inebriated driver and ordered police action.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- On the road from Penukonda to Anantapur
- Why
- To ensure passenger safety and prevent negligent behavior.
- Minister
- S. Savitha (Women Welfare)
- Location
- Penukonda to Anantapur route
- Incident Type
- Drunk Driving
- Action Taken
- Driver detained by police, investigation ordered