Pradeep appears: I will attend police counselling

A  day after media reports about his absconding, anchor Pradeep finally made an appearance. He said he didn’t run away, not hiding either. I was busy with prior shoot commitments, he said. 

“As I was busy shooting, I didn’t attend calls. But people have started speculating that I am in absconding. I regret with my behaviour. I did wrong. I urge all the youth not to drink and drive. I will attend the counselling to be given by the police. Everyone should respect the law and follow the rules,” he said in repentance. 
 
TV anchor Pradeep Machiraju was caught driving after consuming high dose of alcohol on January first.