349 Drunk Driving Cases In A Single Day In Cyberabad
A total of 253 two-wheeler, 16 three-wheeler, 74 four-wheeler and six heavy vehicle drivers were caught during the DUI checks.
Hyderabad | 17th June 2024
During a special drive, the Cyberabad traffic police apprehended over 349 people for drunk driving in a single day, on June 15, from 6:30 pm till 2 am, at various locations across the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate.
According to the CTP, Madhapur had the highest number of offenders, with 74 people caught for drunk driving.
A total of 253 two-wheeler, 16 three-wheeler, 74 four-wheeler and six heavy vehicle drivers were caught during the DUI checks.
Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police Traffic Joel Davis said, "Drunk driving and unauthorized driving have been major causes of road crashes and fatalities in Cyberabad. We have been taking stringent legal action against such violators."
Those who cause fatal accidents, particularly under the influence of alcohol, are being charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code, which can result in imprisonment of up to 10 years. Additionally, people who knowingly allow or accompany drunk drivers are also being prosecuted for abetting the crimes.
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