Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Police Arrest 925 Drunk Drivers, Warn of Severe Penalties
Police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad caught 925 people driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend.
Many were young adults with high alcohol levels in their blood.
Some drivers were sent to jail, and others were fined or given community service.
Police reminded everyone that if you drive drunk and cause an accident that hurts or kills someone, you could go to jail for up to 10 years.
Hyderabad and Cyberabad traffic police apprehended 925 drivers for drunk driving over the weekend.
457 offenders were caught in Hyderabad limits, with 468 in Cyberabad limits.
Highest number of offenders were in the 21-30 age group, with some showing extremely high BAC levels.
18 drunk drivers were sentenced to imprisonment in the past week, with 613 fined and 50 given social service penalties.
Police warned of up to 10 years imprisonment under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for fatal accidents.
- Who
- Hyderabad and Cyberabad Traffic Police
- What
- Conducted a large-scale drive against drunk driving, apprehending 925 drivers and warning of severe penalties for fatal accidents.
- When
- Over the weekend (November 14-15) and the past week (November 10-15)
- Where
- Hyderabad and Cyberabad Commissionerate limits
- Why
- To curb drunk driving, reduce accidents, and enforce traffic laws.
- Total Drunk Driving Arrests (Weekend)
- 925
- Arrests in Hyderabad Limits
- 457
- Arrests in Cyberabad Limits
- 468
- Age Group with Most Offenders
- 21-30 years
- Jail Sentences (Last Week)
- 18
- Fines (Last Week)
- 613
- Social Service Penalties (Last Week)
- 50
- Potential Penalty for Fatal Accidents
- Up to 10 years jail under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 105
