Bengaluru-bound private bus that caught massive fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district on October 24 killing 20 people may have been “caused” by drunk biker, a forensic report said, with DIG K Praveen asserting “conclusive proof”, according to Indian Express.

The ill-fated bus, carrying 41 passengers, collided with bike of B Shiva Shankar who lost his life in the accident. He was “under the influence of alcohol” when his two-wheeler slipped on a wet road and toppled. The police have reportedly gathered during questioning that the pillion rider, Swamy, had attempted to move the biker and the motorcycle to safety beforehand.

“The bus came in contact with the bike which was lying near the divider. The bus ran over the bike and dragged it for about 300 metres, after which the explosion t

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