Cyberabad traffic police conducting drunk driving checks in the commissionerate limits.
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A total of 478 individuals were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol during a special enforcement drive conducted by the Cyberabad traffic police over the weekend.
Among the vehicles involved, two-wheelers accounted for the highest number of violations, with 388 cases recorded. Additionally, 17 three-wheelers, 70 four-wheelers and three heavy vehicles were found to be involved in drunk-driving offences.
The operation covered multiple areas with Miyapur recording the highest number of cases at 101, followed by Chevella with 44 and Balanagar with 36.
The majority of offenders fell within the 21 to 40 age group, with 172 cases recorded among those aged 21 to 30 and 187 among those between 31 and 40. The 41 to 50 age group accounted for 81 cases, while 29 offenders were in the 51 to 60 category. A smaller number of cases were recorded among younger and older individuals, with six offenders between 18 and 20, and only three cases each in the under-18 and more than 61 year categories. Notably, all 478 offenders were male, with no cases reported among female drivers.
The crackdown also revealed alarming blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels among many of the offenders. The highest number of cases, 203, fell within the 51 to 100 mg/100 ml range, followed by 103 cases between 101 and 150 mg/100 ml. A further 95 cases involved BAC levels below 50 mg/100 ml. Three offenders were caught with BAC levels exceeding 500 mg/100 ml, indicating extremely dangerous levels of intoxication while behind the wheel.
All individuals caught during the operation will be produced in court for legal action. The police warned that those responsible for fatal accidents while under the influence will face severe legal consequences. Under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, individuals who cause accidents resulting in loss of life owing to drunk-driving will be charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. This carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison along with a fine.
Published – March 09, 2025 03:43 PM is
