Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Driver Threatens Police With Snake
In Hyderabad, an auto-rickshaw driver was stopped by traffic police for a routine check.
The police found out that the driver was drunk and seized his vehicle.
The driver then pulled out a snake from his auto and threatened the police.
He managed to escape with the snake.
The police are now trying to find him and take legal action.
The incident happened late Saturday night in the Old City's Chandrayangutta area.
A video of the incident shows the driver waving the snake at the police officer.
An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad threatened traffic police with a snake after his vehicle was seized for drunk driving.
The incident occurred at Chandrayangutta crossroads in the Old City during a routine drunk-and-drive check.
The driver's breath analyzer reading was 150, confirming he was under the influence of alcohol.
The driver pulled out a snake from his vehicle and threatened the police before fleeing the scene.
Police are initiating legal action and attempting to trace the accused driver.
- Who
- An auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad
- What
- Threatened traffic police with a snake after his vehicle was seized for drunk driving
- When
- Late Saturday night
- Where
- Chandrayangutta crossroads, Old City, Hyderabad, India
- Why
- The driver was under the influence of alcohol and his vehicle was seized
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Incident Type
- Threat with snake
- Reason for Seizure
- Drunk driving
- Breath Analyzer Reading
- 150
- Police Action
- Vehicle seized, legal action initiated
- Driver Status
- Fled the scene
Sources
Auto Driver Threatens Hyderabad Traffic Police With Snake After Vehicle Seizure
Hyderabad Shock: Drunk Auto Driver Threatens Traffic Cops with Dead Snake After Arrest: ‘I want my vehicle'
Video: Drunk Driver Threatens Cop With 'Dead' Snake In Hyderabad
327 Booked For Drunk Driving In Two-day Drive
Follow Traffic Rules To Save Lives, Avoid Fines: Transport Department
