VIDEO: Man Climbs Truck, Threatens Suicide By Touching Live Wires Outside Peddapalli RTO Office, Throws Cash Alleging Bribery Demand

Telangana, February 16: A lorry owner, Anil Goud, staged a dramatic protest in front of the Peddapalli RTO office, alleging that transport officials were harassing him for bribes. He climbed onto his lorry and threatened to grab live electric wires in an attempt to kill himself in front of the RTO office. The entire incident was caught on camera and the video of the incident is doing rounds on social media. It can be seen in the video that the lorry driver is threatening to kill himself by catching live wires on top of his lorry. He is also seen throwing cash in anger from top of his lorry.

Allegations Against RTO Officials

Anil Goud claimed that RTO officials were demanding a monthly bribe of ₹8,000 from each lorry owner. Since he refused to pay, he alleged that the officials filed a false case against his vehicle. He stated that despite having all the necessary documents, his lorry was seized unfairly.

Suicide Attempt and Protest

Frustrated by the situation, Anil Goud climbed onto his lorry and attempted suicide, demanding justice. He questioned why a case was filed against him even though he had valid documents.

Demand for Justice

After his protest, Anil Goud urged higher authorities to intervene and take action against the officials responsible. He demanded that his lorry be released and that he be given justice. The incident has raised concerns about corruption in the transport department.