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Hyderabad, Cyberabad police intensify drunk-driving checks; 499 offenders caught

Hyderabad, Oct 4 (UNI) Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted special drunk-driving enforcement drives over the weekend, apprehending a total of 499 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Hyderabad Traffic Police booked 380 cases during a two-day drive on October 2 and 3. The offenders included 343 two-wheeler riders, 12 three-wheeler drivers and 25 four-wheeler and other vehicle drivers.
Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 119 offenders, including 101 two-wheeler riders, four three-wheeler drivers and 14 four-wheeler drivers.
All offenders will be produced before the court. Police warned that motorists found driving under the influence and causing a fatal accident could face charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which carries imprisonment of up to 10 years and a fine.
Cyberabad Traffic Police said 115 drunk-driving cases were disposed of by courts between September 28 and October 3. Six people received fine and jail sentences, while 109 were fined.
Police said drunk-driving enforcement would continue and urged motorists to cooperate and avoid driving after consuming alcohol.
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