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Hyderabad Driver Arrested After Driving Volkswagen Virtus Over 200 KMPH for Reel

What happened?

Court pending

Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy was arrested by Narsingi Police after a video of him driving a Volkswagen Virtus at over 200 KMPH on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road was widely shared, with further legal proceedings currently underway.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 1, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: NDTV; NDTV; The Times of India; The New Indian Express; Cartoq

Timeline

  1. Cyberabad Police revised speed limits on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), setting a maximum speed of 120 kmph for lanes 1 and 2.

  2. Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy allegedly drove a Volkswagen Virtus at over 200 kmph on the Outer Ring Road to record an Instagram reel.

  3. Road Patrolling Officer Karingula Sairam lodged a complaint against Reddy after the video was widely shared.

  4. Narsingi Police arrested Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy and seized his Volkswagen Virtus, registering a case under Sections 125 and 281 of the BNS.

  5. Reports confirm that further legal proceedings are underway against Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy.

What people are asking

Who was arrested for driving over 200 KMPH on Hyderabad's ORR?

Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy, a 32-year-old private employee, was arrested by Narsingi Police for allegedly driving a Volkswagen Virtus at speeds exceeding 200 KMPH on the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad.

When did the high-speed driving incident in Hyderabad occur?

The incident occurred on May 10, 2026, around 10:30 am, on the Outer Ring Road between the Narsingi Toll Plaza and TGPA Toll Plaza.

What charges does Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy face?

Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy faces charges under Sections 125 (rash or negligent act endangering human life) and 281 (rash driving/riding) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

What are the speed limits on Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR)?

As of July/August 2023, the Cyberabad Police revised speed limits on the ORR: lanes 1 and 2 have a maximum speed of 120 kmph (minimum 80 kmph), while lanes 3 and 4 have a maximum of 80 kmph (minimum 40 kmph).

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How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from multiple news reports detailing the incident, police actions, and the individual involved, with specific attention to the timeline and legal status.

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