Nellore, Andhra Pradesh – July 24, 2025:
In a bizarre incident, a thief made off with an APSRTC bus while the driver was asleep in a rest room. The stolen bus was later intercepted by police at a toll gate using CCTV footage.
Bus Stolen from Atmakur Depot While Driver Was Resting
The incident took place at *Nellore bus station, where a bus from *Atmakur RTC depot had just arrived from AS Peta. The driver parked the vehicle and went to rest, only to discover by morning that the bus had vanished.
Police launched an investigation immediately and reviewed surveillance footage from the area.
Caught at Buchireddypalem Toll Using CCTV Evidence
Thanks to *quick coordination and technology, the stolen bus was traced to *Buchireddypalem toll gate. Police successfully stopped the vehicle and detained the person behind the wheel.
Accused Identified as Bitragunta Krishna from Kancherla Village
The accused was later identified as *Bitragunta Krishna, a resident of *Kancherla village in Vidavaluru mandal. Police are questioning him to determine the motive behind the theft and whether he has a criminal record.
Key Highlights
- RTC driver went to rest; bus disappeared by morning.
- Bus belonged to Atmakur depot, Nellore district.
- CCTV helped trace vehicle to Buchireddypalem toll gate.
- Accused identified as local man from Kancherla village.
- Bus recovered safely; investigation is ongoing.