Hyderabad: Malkajgiri Traffic Police conducted a weekend enforcement drive and apprehended 159 offenders for drunk driving in Malkajgiri, warning of strict legal action for violations.
Police said all offenders would be produced before the court. They stressed that drunk driving remains a serious offence and can attract severe punishment if it leads to fatal accidents.
Out of the total cases, 137 involved two-wheelers, five involved three-wheelers, and 17 involved four-wheelers. No heavy vehicle drivers were caught during the drive. Authorities analysed offenders based on Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels to assess the severity of violations.
Among those booked, 145 offenders recorded BAC levels between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml. Meanwhile, seven offenders had BAC levels between 201 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml. Another seven offenders recorded dangerously high levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml.
Malkajgiri drunk driving enforcement and court outcomes
Police reiterated that those causing fatal accidents while driving under the influence would be booked under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The offence carries a maximum punishment of 10 years in prison along with a fine.
In the previous week, from 29.03.2026 to 04.04.2026, courts disposed of 109 Malkajgiri drunk driving cases. Of these, 13 offenders were sentenced to jail along with fines. Two offenders received fines along with social services, while 94 were penalised with fines only.
The police urged motorists to avoid alcohol consumption before driving and to follow traffic rules to ensure public safety.