Visakhapatnam, March 26 -- A man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol took control of a bus which was halted for issuing tickets at Jagadamba Junction of Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

According to the officials, the bus driver was down, and the conductor was issuing the tickets when the intoxicated person suddenly took control of the bus and drove it uncontrollably for nearly a kilometre.

The man rammed the bus into the vehicles and roadside objects, which created panic among the passengers, according to an official statement.

After getting the information about the incident, the police rushed to the spot and took the person into custody.

According to the police, a few vehicles were damaged, and the driver and the conductor a...