Fatal Kurnool Bus Fire Investigation: Motorcyclist's Erratic Behavior Captured on CCTV Before Deadly Collision

Oct 25, 2025 05:25 pm CST

An investigation into the Kurnool bus fire that killed 20 people has uncovered CCTV footage showing the motorcyclist B Shiva Shankar behaving erratically before colliding with a V Kaveri Travels bus. The footage reveals the biker struggling to maintain balance after visiting a petrol pump, suggesting possible intoxication. Authorities are investigating both driver negligence and regulatory violations by the bus operator, including illegal vehicle modifications that may have prevented passengers from escaping.