Bike Taxi Rider Bites Traffic Constable During Drunken Driving Check in Hyderabad

A drunk bike taxi rider bit a traffic constable in Hyderabad on Friday night while trying to avoid a drunken driving check.

The Incident

The event took place near the Chandrayangutta crossroads on October 23, 2026. Traffic police stopped the rider, named Azeez, and asked him to take a breathalyser test. Azeez refused the test and started a commotion. He was riding an Activa and tried to leave when a constable stepped in. During the argument that followed, Azeez bit the constable on the finger.

Police Action

The injured constable, Naveen Babu, went to a hospital for treatment. Chandrayangutta Police Sub-Inspector Sridhar Goud filed a complaint, and a case was registered against Azeez. Police contacted the rider's family and served him notices, while further investigation continues.

Context

Drunken driving checks are common routine operations conducted by city traffic police to ensure road safety and prevent accidents. Resisting public servants on duty and causing physical harm are serious offences under law, leading to formal criminal cases and legal proceedings.