During the New Year Evening celebrations, around 1,814 persons were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol. Of the total cased, 931 were from Cyberabad commissionerate limits.
Most of the cases were registered in Hi-Tec City, Gachibowli, Raidurgam, Madhapur, Kukatpally, KPHB of the city.
The police seized 721 bikes, 190 cars, 18 autos and two lorries were seized. The Cyberabad Police conducted a special drunk and drive check on the 31st of December night until the early hours of the 1st of January. The search drive was carried out to prevent any untoward incidents and road accidents.
All the persons who were booked would be produced before the Telangana Court after a charge sheet is filed.
The Cyberabad Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar already asked the citizens to not to drive in a drunk state.
Besides the fine and imprisonment based on their record, the driving licenses of them would be cancelled either temporarily and permanently under section 19 of Motor Vehicles act, 1988.
On the other hand, around 394 persons and 496 persons under Hyderabad commissionerate limits were booked by the Rachakonda police on the New Year eve.
