Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Police Accused of Stranding Family After Traffic Stop
A family with two children was left stranded by police at night.
The father was stopped at a drunk-driving checkpoint but allegedly tried to escape.
Police then took the father to the station and left the family in the dark.
The wife said the police slapped her husband, took their vehicle, and did not listen to their pleas.
The police say the father was drunk, caused injury, and the claims are an attempt to defame the police.
A family was allegedly stranded by police in Warangal.
The incident occurred after a drunk-driving check.
The father allegedly tried to speed away when stopped.
The wife claimed police slapped her husband and took their vehicle.
Police deny assault and claim the family could have gotten a ride.
- Who
- Balakrishna and family, and SI B. Chander and police team.
- What
- A family was allegedly stranded after being stopped by police for a drunk-driving check.
- When
- Monday night
- Where
- Remote area near Wardhannapet police limits, Warangal district
- Why
- Police say Balakrishna was driving under the influence and caused an injury. The wife alleges that police did not listen to their pleas.
Family's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Family Being Stranded
Family's Perspective
The family alleges they were left stranded.
Police's Perspective
SI Chander stated the family could have hired a vehicle.
Alleged Assault
Family's Perspective
The family claims the husband was slapped.
Police's Perspective
SI denied the assault.
- Family Involved
- Balakrishna, wife, and two children
- Location
- Wardhannapet police limits, Warangal
- Police Officer
- B. Chander (SI)
- Reason for Stop
- Drunk-driving check
- Vehicle Status
- Vehicle confiscated
