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990 Motorists Booked in Telangana Drunk‑Driving Drives

High blood‑alcohol readings have led police to warn that fatal crashes could be prosecuted under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Overview

  • Traffic police in Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri reported a combined 990 bookings from special enforcement drives in late June, with Hyderabad's two‑day drive and Malkajgiri's week‑long operation making up the total.
  • Two‑wheelers made up the bulk of offenders in all three commissionerates, with each drive recording far more motorcycle riders than car or three‑wheeler drivers.
  • Police reported many very high blood‑alcohol concentrations, including dozens above 300 mg/100 ml and individual readings as high as 550 mg/100 ml.
  • Courts disposed of 251 recent DUI cases between June 22 and June 27 with fines, and authorities said all arrested motorists will be produced before magistrates.
  • Officials have framed the drives as a zero‑tolerance road‑safety push and warned that motorists whose intoxication causes deaths could face prosecution under Section 105, which carries up to 10 years in prison and a fine.