Over 840 Motorists Caught for Drunk Driving in Hyderabad, Malkajgiri Commissioner

As many as 844 motorists were caught driving under the influence of alcohol during special enforcement drives conducted by traffic police from Hyderabad and Malkajgiri during the past week.

Hyderabad traffic police nabbed 481 drunken drivers during a two-day special drive on Friday and Saturday (October 23 and 24). Of these, 397 were two-wheeler riders, 28 were three-wheeler drivers and 54 were four-wheeler drivers, with two driving other vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Malkajgiri traffic police arrested 363 drink-driving offenders during a special enforcement drive between October 18 and 24. Among the perpetrators were 310 two-wheeler riders, seven three-wheeler drivers and 46 four-wheeler drivers. All 363 offenders were men.

The Malkajgiri traffic police said they would maintain strict measures against drunk driving and warned that motorists who drive under the influence and cause a fatal accident may face prosecution under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for manslaughter, which does not amount to murder.

The ministry said 178 drink-driving cases were settled by the courts during the same week. Of these, 162 respondents were fined, 16 were fined and ordered to perform social service.

Published – 25 Oct 2026 20:19 IST