Hyderabad Police Commissioner oversees drunk driving checks in Banjara Hills

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Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar personally supervised drunk driving checks near the TG Study Circle in Banjara Hills around midnight, as police intensified enforcement ahead of New Year celebrations.

During the inspection, Sajjanar closely observed how teams conducted the checks. He reviewed staff performance and issued clear instructions to ensure strict and uniform enforcement across the city.

He also interacted with motorists caught during the checks. Sajjanar explained the dangers of drunk driving and warned that such behaviour puts lives at risk.

Drunk driving checks intensified ahead of the New Year

The Police Commissioner said Hyderabad police had taken strong measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the New Year celebrations. He stated that a special enforcement drive was underway across the city and would continue until the night of December 31.

Sajjanar said police had deployed seven additional platoons for the drive. Teams were conducting intensive checks at 120 locations across the Hyderabad Commissionerate limits.

He made it clear that police would show zero tolerance towards drunk driving. Sajjanar warned that offenders would face vehicle seizure, a fine of up to ₹10,000, and six months’ imprisonment if caught.

He added that police would recommend permanent cancellation of driving licences to the transport department in serious cases.

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