Tipper lorry rams Bhupalpally DTO killing him during vehicle inspection (opens original article in a new tab)

A District Transport Officer was killed when a tipper lorry hit him while he was regulating traffic at an RTO premises, leading to an investigation into the accident and safety protocols.

• District Transport Officer M. Venkanna was killed after a coal-laden tipper lorry hit him during a traffic regulation task at RTO premises
• The lorry driver, Mohammed Taslim, was taken into custody and the vehicle seized
• A detailed probe is being conducted to determine factors including possible alcohol influence and safety protocols for field officers