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Cyberabad Weekend Drunk-Driving Checks Nab 300 Motorists

Police say detailed breath-test records will support court action to deter crashes.

Overview

  • Cyberabad Traffic Police ran a special drunk-driving operation over the weekend that caught 300 motorists.
  • Most of those booked rode two-wheelers, with 253 motorcyclists, nine three-wheeler riders, and 38 car drivers.
  • Officers logged blood alcohol levels for each case, including 232 between 36–200 mg per 100 ml, 35 between 201–300, and 33 between 301–550.
  • Additional DCP (Traffic-1) G Hanmantha Rao said all 300 will be produced before the relevant court, following recent cases that ended in fines, short jail terms, or social service.
  • Police warned that any intoxicated driver who causes a death can face a culpable homicide charge under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with up to 10 years in prison and a fine.