APSRTC bus driver chased, assaulted for not stopping bus in Annamayya village

An APSRTC driver spotted by a group of youth near Madanapalle in Annamayya district on Thursday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

A routine bus journey took a violent turn in Annamayya district when an APSRTC bus driver was attacked by angry youth for allegedly not stopping a government bus at a village stand on Thursday.

The incident occurred when the driver of a Kadiri-bound bus coming from Bengaluru allegedly failed to stop the bus at Maddaiahgaripalle village in the district, leading to a group of youths chasing the bus on motorcycles, forcing the driver to get down a few meters away and allegedly assaulting him. An alleged video that has gone viral on social media shows the youth assaulting the driver.”

Based on the victim’s complaint, the police registered a case against the three accused, identified as Viswanath, Ramu and Madhu Kumar, all local residents of Madanapalle.

A special team was formed to arrest the trio.

Published – 29 Oct 2026 20:16 IST