Drunk man steals APSRTC bus, drives 80 km before arrest
An intoxicated man stole an APSRTC bus from a depot in Kadiri and drove it 80 kilometers to Madanapalle. Police successfully tracked and arrested the individual, returning the vehicle to the transport corporation.
Why it matters
This incident highlights security vulnerabilities at public transport depots and the risks posed by intoxicated individuals.
A man in an inebriated condition reportedly stole an APSRTC bus from Kadiri in Sri Sathya Sai district and drove it all the way to Madanapalle in Annamayya district, covering a distance of 80 kilometres. This resulted in a police chase that ended several hours later on Saturday.
According to the Madanapalle Urban police, the accused, Siva Prasad (45), of Anantapur, reportedly arrived at the Kadiri RTC bus stand late on Friday night, intending to travel to Madanapalle. As there was no bus available at midnight, he found an APSRTC bus parked near the Government Girls High School, opposite the bus stand, without its driver. He boarded the vehicle and drove away.
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