The Cyberabad police recently conducted an intensive weekend crackdown on drunk driving, resulting in a staggering 435 arrests. This significant operation highlights the authorities’ ongoing commitment to ensuring safer roads across the commissionerate.
According to detailed statistics released by the Cyberabad traffic police, a large majority of the weekend arrests, precisely 306, involved two-wheelers. Additionally, 97 four-wheeler drivers, 30 three-wheeler drivers, and even two heavy vehicle operators were apprehended. Miyapur police station reported the highest number of cases with 45, closely followed by Gachibowli (39), Shamshabad (36), and Chevella (34). Areas like RC Puram and KPHB registered comparatively fewer incidents, with 15 each, while Kukatpally saw 16 cases.
Further examination of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels revealed concerning patterns. A significant 383 offenders had BAC readings between 35 mg and 200 mg per 100 ml of blood, while 41 individuals showed levels ranging from 201 mg to 300 mg. Alarmingly, 11 drivers were caught with extremely high BACs exceeding 301 mg. The demographic breakdown shows that young adults aged 21–30 years constituted the largest group of offenders with 183 cases, followed by those aged 31–40 years, accounting for 154 cases.
All individuals apprehended during this drive will face legal proceedings in court. This weekend’s arrests add to an already busy judiciary, as a total of 910 drunk driving cases were resolved in court just last week (September 8–13, 2025). The outcomes included 908 offenders receiving substantial fines, with two individuals sentenced to jail for one and two days respectively. Additionally, two other offenders were mandated to perform social service as part of their judicial punishment.
The Cyberabad traffic police continue to issue a stern warning to all motorists: drive sober and responsibly. They emphasized that any driver found operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol who subsequently causes a fatal accident will be charged under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This serious offense, classified as culpable homicide not amounting to murder, carries severe penalties, including a maximum of 10 years in prison and a hefty fine.