Over 990 caught for drunk driving in weekend crackdown across Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a coordinated crackdown across the three Police Commissionerates, traffic police in Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri booked over 990 drunk driving offenders during intensive weekend enforcement drives, reinforcing a strict zero-tolerance approach towards road safety violations.

Here’s a breakdown of the data from the drunken driving checks in the three Police Commissionerates:

1. Hyderabad Commissionerate: 466 cases in two days

Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted special drunk and drive checks on April 10 and 11, booking 466 offenders. Of these, 404 were two-wheeler riders, 23 three-wheeler drivers, and 39 four-wheeler drivers.

An analysis of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels showed:

30–50 mg: 97 cases

51–100 mg: 163 cases

101–150 mg: 108 cases

151–200 mg: 47 cases

201–250 mg: 34 cases

251–300 mg: 5 cases

Above 300 mg: 12 cases

Officials said even moderate alcohol levels significantly impair driving ability and increase the likelihood of accidents.

2. Cyberabad Commissionerate: 240 offenders apprehended

Cyberabad Traffic Police reported 240 cases during the weekend enforcement drive. The breakdown includes 193 two-wheelers, 9 three-wheelers, and 38 four-wheelers.

BAC levels recorded:

36–200 mg: 199 offenders

201–300 mg: 32 offenders

301–550 mg: 9 offenders

All offenders will be produced before the court, officials confirmed.

Malkajgiri Commissionerate: 286 booked

Malkajgiri Traffic Police booked 286 offenders, including 251 two-wheeler riders, 9 three-wheeler drivers, and 26 four-wheeler drivers.

BAC categorisation revealed:

36–200 mg: 259 offenders

201–300 mg: 17 offenders

301–550 mg: 10 offenders

Police stated that all cases will be taken up in court as per the law.

Strict legal action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Authorities reiterated that drunk driving is a serious offence. In cases where an intoxicated driver causes a fatal accident, they will be booked under Section 105 of the law (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), which carries a punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment along with a fine.

Court disposals reflect tough enforcement

Between April 5 and 11, courts disposed of 218 drunk driving cases:

30 offenders were sentenced to jail, along with fines

2 offenders were given fines and community service

186 offenders were fined

Zero tolerance policy to continue

Traffic police across all three commissionerates emphasised that enforcement drives will continue regularly. Officials urged motorists to refrain from driving under the influence and to follow traffic rules strictly to ensure safer roads for all.