The Nampally Criminal Court today suspended the driving license of popular Telugu TV anchor M Pradeep for three years on charges of drunk driving.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,100 on him.
For the uninitiated, Pradeep was caught driving in an inebriated condition during a random vehicle-checking drive on the night of December 31, on Jubilee Hills Road No 45, following which his BMW was seized.
At 178 mg / 100 ml, his Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level was found to be way beyond the permissible limit of 30 mg / 100 ml.
Showing no leniency or partiality despite his celebrity status, the traffic police booked the anchor and directed him to undergo a counselling session for his reckless behaviour.
The actor was seen attending the session at the Traffic Training Institute (TTI) at Goshamahal last Monday.