Drunk Policeman Attempts to Drive KSRTC Bus in Kerala

Pathanamthitta, India – A disruption occurred at the Pathanamthitta KSRTC bus stand on Wednesday when a police officer allegedly attempted to drive a bus while under the influence of alcohol.

According to reports, the officer, identified as Manoj Kumar of the Adoor AR camp, had been preparing to board a bus scheduled to depart at 6:50 PM. He reportedly insisted the bus leave immediately, and when that wasn’t possible, he allegedly tried to take control of the vehicle.

KSRTC employees who rushed to the scene after hearing shouts from passengers attempted to stop the officer, but he reportedly verbally abused them in the process. Fellow police officers on the bus then intervened and restrained him.

Police from the Pathanamthitta station arrived and took the officer into custody. While being detained, he reportedly told officers, “You khaki, I khaki, we are khaki,” indicating he was similarly a member of law enforcement. He was later released on bail.

The incident occurred as the officer was attempting to travel to Pamba for duty. The case highlights the potential for serious safety risks when individuals attempt to operate vehicles while impaired.

Content Highlights: A police officer from Adoor AR camp attempted to drive a KSRTC bus while intoxicated., The incident occurred at the Pathanamthitta KSRTC bus stand., The officer claimed he was late for his duty at Pamba., He was eventually restrained by fellow officers and taken into custody.

Published: 26 Mar 2026, 08:07 am IST

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