DTO Killed As Tipper Rams Officer During Check in Bhupalpally
District Transport Officer (DTO) Venkanna dies on the spot after being hit by coal tipper while inspecting vehicles near Chelpur.
Bhupalpally: A District Transport Officer (DTO) was killed in a tragic road accident after a coal-laden tipper lorry rammed into him while he was inspecting vehicles in Ganapuram mandal on Monday.
The incident occurred on the Parakala–Bhupalpally highway near Chelpur, opposite the RTO office, when officials were checking vehicles as part of routine enforcement activity.
The officer, identified as Venkanna, who had been recently transferred to Bhupalpally just few weeks ago, died on the spot after being hit by the speeding tipper. His body was reportedly badly mutilated due to the impact.
Police said the tipper driver has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the death and conveyed his condolences. He assured that the state government would extend all possible support to the bereaved family.
The Chief Minister also directed Joint Transport Commissioner Chandrasekhar Goud to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the incident and submit a detailed report.
Responding to the incident, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar also condoled the death of the officer.
