Hyderabad Man Arrested for Reckless Driving at 200 km/h After Viral Video
Hyderabad: Man driving at 200 kmph on ORR arrested after viral video

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Cyberabad Police arrested Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy for driving over 200 km/h on the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad and sharing the video on Instagram. His reckless behavior endangered others and has led to ongoing legal proceedings.
- 01Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy, 32, drove a luxury car over 200 km/h on May 10, 2026.
- 02He recorded and shared the high-speed stunt on Instagram, prompting public outrage.
- 03The police registered a case under Sections 125 and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- 04Reddy admitted to the crime during police interrogation and the car has been seized.
- 05A similar incident in April resulted in two fatalities in a road accident in Vanasthalipuram.
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Cyberabad Police have apprehended Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy, a 32-year-old resident of Alkapoor Township in Puppalaguda, Rangareddy district, for driving a luxury car at speeds exceeding 200 km/h on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad. The incident, which occurred on May 10, 2026, was recorded and uploaded to Instagram, raising public concern about road safety. Following a complaint from a patrolling officer, police registered Crime No. 396/2026 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and traced Reddy using digital evidence. During questioning, he confessed to the act and confirmed the purchase of the car in April 2026. The police have seized the vehicle and are proceeding with legal action. This reckless driving incident follows a tragic accident in April in Vanasthalipuram, where two individuals lost their lives due to a high-speed collision. The police are conducting investigations into both incidents to ensure accountability and enhance road safety.
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The arrest highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
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