Hyderabad Top Cop Vows Zero Mercy After Kurnool Crash
On a stretch of National Highway 44 near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, a midnight collision between a civilian motorcycle and a private sleeper bus claimed 20 lives, authorities said. The biker, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control, crashed into the divider and subsequently triggered a fuel-tank explosion when the bus collided with the fallen motorbike, igniting a blaze.
Strong Statement From Hyderabad Police Chief
V. C. Sajjanar, Commissioner of Police Hyderabad, described drunk driving as “acts of terror on our roads” and declared that his force will show “no mercy” to those caught driving under the influence. He explicitly said, “Drunk drivers are terrorists, period.”
Enforcement And Public Safety Signal
The commissioner’s remarks come amid growing public anger and concern over road safety and enforcement of drunk-driving laws. Sajjanar announced intensified night-patrols and tighter vehicular checks under the Hyderabad City Police’s zero-tolerance policy. The tragedy has renewed calls for stricter regulation, better highway surveillance, and real-time monitoring of risky drivers.
Broader Implications
This incident exposes weaknesses in infrastructure, late-night patrols and enforcement of vehicular safety norms. With multiple families affected, the human cost underscores the urgency for systemic change in road-safety governance. The top-cop’s uncompromising tone signals tougher action ahead, though outcome will depend on sustained enforcement and public cooperation.
