268 held for drunk driving across Cyberabad in weekend crackdown

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Traffic Police (CTP) caught as many as 268 persons during a drunken driving check held at various areas under the Commissionerate on Friday night.

As part of the checks, the traffic police seized 223 two-wheelers, 10 three-wheelers, 33 four-wheelers, and 2 trucks in Madhapur, Gachibowli, Alwal, Miyapur, Rajendranagar, Shamshabad, Shankarpally and other places.

Among those caught, 35 individuals had blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) ranging from 200 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml, posing a significant risk to public safety. All offenders will be produced before the court for further legal proceedings.

Individuals found driving under the influence and causing fatal accidents will be arrested and prosecuted under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine.

Cyberabad Traffic Police urge motorists to follow traffic laws and prioritize road safety.