Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Traffic Police in Telangana have intensified their enforcement against drunk driving, apprehending 245 individuals during a special drive conducted over the weekend, according to ANI reports. The crackdown was carried out across multiple locations within the commissionerate limits as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and curb violations.
Data released by the police shows that a majority of those caught were riding two-wheelers. Out of the total offenders, 197 were two-wheeler riders, while 36 individuals were driving four-wheelers and 12 were operating three-wheelers. Notably, no cases involving heavy vehicle drivers were recorded during this particular drive.
Authorities further categorised offenders based on their blood alcohol content (BAC) levels. A significant number, 196 individuals, registered BAC levels between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml. Another 28 offenders fell within the 201 mg/100 ml to 300 mg/100 ml range, while 21 individuals recorded levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml, indicating severe intoxication.
According to ANI, all individuals booked during the operation will be presented before the court for legal proceedings. Officials reiterated that strict action would be taken against those found violating drunk driving laws, particularly in cases where such behaviour leads to fatal accidents.
The Cyberabad Police also highlighted that drunk driving is treated as a serious offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. In incidents involving death caused by driving under the influence, offenders may face charges under provisions related to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, which can result in imprisonment of up to 10 years along with fines.
The latest enforcement drive underscores the authorities’ continued focus on road safety and their commitment to reducing accidents caused by impaired driving across the region.
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