In an unusual case of bus theft, a government-owned AC bus was stolen from the Koyambedu depot in Chennai and later traced to Atmakur in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The suspect has been taken into custody.
The incident came to light when the driver and conductor, preparing to depart for Tirupati, discovered that the bus, which had been parked at the Koyambedu depot, had gone missing. Shocked by the disappearance, they reported the matter to the depot authorities.
Following a complaint lodged by the branch manager of the Koyambedu bus workshop, the Koyambedu Police (K-11 CMBT station) registered a case and launched an investigation. The crime branch team, led by an inspector, reviewed CCTV footage from the premises and tracked the vehicle using its GPS system. The data revealed that the bus had crossed into Andhra Pradesh and was located in Nellore.
Acting swiftly, the Koyambedu police coordinated with their counterparts in Nellore and successfully recovered the stolen Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation bus from Atmakur. The suspect, identified as Gnana Sanjan Sahu from Odisha, was arrested at the scene.
The bus was brought back to Chennai, and police are currently questioning Sahu to determine his motive and whether he acted alone or with assistance. Further investigation is ongoing.
(With Inputs From Hindu Tamil)
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