Man booked for ramming scooter into traffic cop during drunk driving check

A biker, alleged to be under the influence of alcohol, rammed into a traffic policeman during a drink-and-drive check at Panthangi Toll Plaza in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) evening, leaving both injured. The Choutuppal police booked a case. 

The rider was identified as 27-year-old Vishal, a private employee. According to an officer from the Choutuppal police, Vishal, who was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, sped towards the tollgate where the checks were being conducted and rammed his scooter into head constable (Traffic) Asif.

The impact of the collision flung the officer into the air, leaving him with serious injuries. Vishal too suffered injuries in the crash. Both were shifted to a private hospital in Hyderabad where they are undergoing treatment.

The vehicle , registered in the name of Mankari Rekha, has six unpaid challans worth ₹2,575 since May 2025. Of these, five were for not wearing a helmet and one for using a mobile phone while driving.

The incident, captured on CCTV cameras at the toll plaza, shows the two-wheeler hitting the officer head-on while he was gesturing Vishal to stop. The footage has since gone viral on social media. Police said further investigation is underway.