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Drunk man steals bus, leads police chase in Telangana
On July 21, a man named K Sambhaiah stole a bus in Telangana while the driver and conductor were away.
He was drunk and drove the bus recklessly, hitting motorcycles, a police car, and some students.
The police chased him for 18 km until the bus crashed.
Sambhaiah tried to run away but was caught.
Three people were hurt, but no one died.
This is the second time this month that someone has stolen a bus in Telangana.
The police are now telling bus depots to lock buses better to stop this from happening again.
A drunk man stole a bus in Telangana and led police on an 18-km chase.
The suspect, K Sambhaiah, hit several vehicles and students during the chase.
Police caught Sambhaiah after the bus crashed into a tree.
Three people were injured, but there were no fatalities.
This is the second bus theft incident in Telangana this month.
- Who
- K Sambhaiah, a 35-year-old former mechanic
- What
- A stolen bus led by a drunk driver on a high-speed chase
- Where
- Korutla, Jagtial district, Telangana
- When
- July 21
- Why
- The suspect was allegedly drunk and trying to escape
Public Safety Concerns
Police Response
Vehicle Security
Public Safety Concerns
The incident highlights the need for better security measures at bus depots to prevent unauthorized access.
Police Response
Police have issued advisories to depots to lock buses and safely deposit keys to enhance security.
Public Safety
Public Safety Concerns
Residents and students were put at risk due to the reckless driving of the stolen bus.
Police Response
Police responded swiftly to the incident, blocking NH 63 and chasing the bus to prevent further harm.
Key facts
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Korutla, Jagtial district, Telangana
- Suspect
- K Sambhaiah, 35-year-old former mechanic
- Vehicle
- Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus
- Chase Distance
- 18 km
- Injuries
- At least three people with minor injuries
- Previous Incident
- July 9, Jangaon town
Quotes
Police officer
Attending police officer involved in the chase
“During this chase, he hit 3-4 motorcycles, a police vehicle, and some students who were boarding another bus at Metpally, and almost ran over some pedestrians, before going off the road and crashing into a tree.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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