300 booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad over the weekend
The Hindu
300 booked for drunk driving in Cyberabad over the weekend
A total of 300 individuals were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol during a drive conducted by the Cyberabad Police over the weekend.
Among the vehicles seized were 231 two-wheelers, 58 four-wheelers, eight three-wheelers and three heavy vehicles.
With 35 cases, Miyapur led the charts, followed by RC Puram with 33 cases, Shadnagar with 31 cases and Alwal with 30 cases. On the other hand, Raidurgam recorded the lowest cases with five, followed by KPHB, Gachibowli and Madhapur with six cases each.
Police data suggested that 278 individuals were found to have blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) between 50 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml. A further 17 offenders registered BAC levels between 200 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml, while 5 individuals were found with exceptionally high BAC readings ranging from 301 mg/100 ml to 500 mg/100 ml.
Those booked will be produced before the court for legal proceedings. The Cyberabad Traffic Police have reiterated that anyone found driving under the influence of alcohol and causing fatal accidents will be arrested and prosecuted under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, pertaining to culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The maximum punishment under this provision is 10 years’ imprisonment along with a fine.
Bengaluru commuters demand platform screen doors for safety, but high costs and engineering challenges hinder implementation on existing metro routes.
Madras HC to hear appeals on December 12 regarding the lighting of Mahadeepam at Thirupparankundram temple.
N. Ram warns that hate politics threatens India’s democracy, urging the South to remain a bastion against these forces.
Nanjil Sampath joins Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, revitalizing his political career after six years away from party politics.
D.K. Shivakumar announces that five Blue Line stations will open once construction is completed, enhancing Bengaluru's airport connectivity.
Russia begins fuel shipments for Kudankulam's third reactor, enhancing efficiency and extending operational cycles for the nuclear power project.
Supreme Court urges governments to simplify administration, warning that excessive rules may lead to judicial review and citizen burdens.
Trinamool MP Shatabdi Roy's remarks on Bangla-speaking deportations spark protests in Lok Sabha, igniting a heated political debate.
Sunali Khatun returns to India with her son after six months in Bangladesh, following Supreme Court intervention.
Warangal will be developed on the lines of Hyderabad, says Revanth
Three-tier security measures and traffic restrictions are in place for the India-South Africa ODI match in Vizag.
A seven-year-old girl dies from severe dengue shock syndrome in Bengaluru, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant families in healthcare access.
DGP reviews security arrangements for Global Summit