Hyderabad, Cyberabad Weekend DUI Sweep Nets 787 Arrests
Police pledge continued zero-tolerance drives with warnings of Section 105 prosecution for fatal crashes.
Overview
- Officers booked 506 drivers in Hyderabad and 281 in Cyberabad during the Feb 27–28 operation, according to police.
- Two-wheeler riders made up most cases, including 401 of the 506 in Hyderabad and 224 of the 281 in Cyberabad.
- Hyderabad reported BAC bands from 35–50 mg/100 ml (104 cases) up to above 300 mg/100 ml (10 cases), indicating many offenders far over legal limits.
- Cyberabad recorded 246 cases between 35 and 200 mg/100 ml, 19 between 201 and 300, and 16 between 301 and 550 mg/100 ml.
- Courts disposed of 218 DUI cases the prior week, issuing 13 jail terms with fines, five fines with social service, and fines in 200 cases, police said.