Kurnool: Nandikotkur police on Saturday arrested a man who was fleeing with a bus that is hired with AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) at Nandikotkur.
A cop who intercepted the attempt of the thief was left with injuries and was rushed to Kurnool general hospital for treatment.
According to Sub Inspector of Nandikotkur police station, M. Lakshmi Narayana, Srinivasulu of Pagidiyala village tried to flee with the bus that was parked at Nandikotkur bus depot. The bus driver who noticed the absence of the bus immediately brought to the notice of the police, he stated.
The police chased the bus and after going a furlong from the Jupad Bunglow police station managed to get into the bus and stopped it. Meanwhile a head constable, Ramana suffered injuries while trying to intercept the bus at the police station. He was immediately rushed to Kurnool general hospital for better treatment. A case has been filed and the investigation is on, the SI said.
