Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Hyderabad Auto Driver Apologizes After Threatening Cops With Snake
A young auto-rickshaw driver in Hyderabad got into trouble for drinking alcohol and then driving.
When the police stopped him and found out he was drunk, he got very angry.
He took a dead snake from his auto and tried to scare the police with it.
Later, he said he was sorry on camera, but the police are still going to take legal action against him.
He promised he would never drink and drive again.
The police have charged him with drunk driving and other offenses, and he has to go to court soon.
A 23-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Syed Irfan, threatened traffic police with a dead snake after being caught drunk driving in Hyderabad's Chandrayangutta.
Irfan apologized on camera at the police station, admitting his wrongdoing and promising not to repeat such behavior.
The incident occurred on January 4 when Irfan was stopped during a routine drunk-driving check, with his alcohol level measured at 150, far above permissible limits.
Police have registered a case against Irfan for drunk driving, public nuisance, and obstructing public servants, with a court appearance scheduled for Monday.
Despite Irfan's apology, legal action will continue as per the law.
- Who
- Syed Irfan, a 23-year-old auto-rickshaw driver
- What
- Threatened traffic police with a dead snake after being caught drunk driving
- When
- January 4, with a court appearance scheduled for Monday
- Where
- Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad
- Why
- Angered by the detention of his vehicle during a drunk-driving check
- Name
- Syed Irfan
- Age
- 23
- Location
- Hyderabad, Chandrayangutta
- Incident Date
- January 4
- Alcohol Level
- 150 (above permissible limits)
- Charges
- Drunk driving, public nuisance, obstructing public servants
- Court Appearance
- Scheduled for Monday