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Hyderabad, Cyberabad Book Over 800 for Drunk Driving in Weekend Sweep

Police promise continued special drives to deter drunk driving.

Overview

  • The weekend-special enforcement on December 19–20 led to 409 bookings in Cyberabad and 403 in Hyderabad.
  • Two-wheeler riders made up most offenders, including 290 cases in Cyberabad and 320 in Hyderabad.
  • Police reported 352 BAC readings between 35–200 mg/100 ml, 37 between 201–300, and 20 between 301–550.
  • Officials warned that a fatal crash by an intoxicated driver can be charged under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 105, which carries up to 10 years in prison and a fine.
  • All those apprehended will be produced before court, with 756 similar cases disposed last week mostly by fines, and special drives set to continue.