Tipper lorry rams Bhupalapally DTO killing him during vehicle inspection

Jayashakar Bhupalpally District Transport Officer (DTO) Venkanna was killed aft a coal-laden tipper lorry deed him portion he, on with his staff, was conducting regular conveyance inspections adjacent the Regional Transport Office (RTO) astatine Chelpur successful Ganapuram mandal connected the Parakal-Bhupalpally road connected Monday (June 22, 2026).

According to the police, the tipper lorry rammed into Mr. Venkanna during the inspection, resulting successful his decease connected the spot. The interaction was severe, causing fatal injuries to the officer. Mr. Venkanna was transferred to Bhupalpally from Jagtial lone astir 2 weeks ago.

The operator of the tipper lorry was reportedly taken into custody and a lawsuit has been registered. Further probe is nether way.

Meanwhile, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed daze implicit the incidental and said an enquiry had been ordered into the accident. In a statement, the Minister said that Mr. Venkanna died portion discharging his authoritative duties and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. He said the authorities would basal by the household of the deceased officer.