Cyberabad Police nab 262 drunk drivers over weekend

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a weekend special drive targeting drunk driving, resulting in the apprehension of 262 offenders across the city. The operation aimed to ensure road safety and prevent accidents caused by inebriated drivers.

Breaking down the cases by vehicle type, 205 offenders were riding two-wheelers, 5 were in three-wheelers, 50 were driving four-wheelers, and 2 were operating heavy vehicles. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) tests revealed that 233 offenders had BAC levels between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml, 19 were between 201 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml, and 10 had BAC levels ranging from 301 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml.

All apprehended individuals will be produced before the Court. Authorities reminded the public that drunk driving is a serious offence. Drivers found responsible for fatal accidents under the influence can face prosecution under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which carries a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment along with a fine.