Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Police Arrest 333 Drunk Drivers in Weekend Crackdown
The police in Hyderabad went out on a special weekend drive and caught 333 people who were driving while drunk.
Most of them were riding bikes, but some were driving cars and trucks.
The police checked how much alcohol was in their blood.
They sent all of them to court.
In the last week, the courts dealt with 232 drunk‑driving cases, giving fines, jail time, or community service.
If a drunk driver causes a fatal crash, they can be punished with up to 10 years in jail and a fine.
333 drunk drivers arrested during a weekend crackdown in Hyderabad.
Offenders included 269 two‑wheeler riders, 11 three‑wheeler riders, 51 four‑wheeler riders, and 2 heavy‑vehicle drivers.
Blood alcohol levels ranged from 36‑200 mg/100 ml (262 offenders) to 301‑550 mg/100 ml (21 offenders).
Courts disposed of 232 drunk‑driving cases between 27 July and 1 August, with 3 fined plus jail, 6 fined plus social service, and 223 fined only.
Violators face up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Who
- Cyberabad Traffic Police, led by Traffic Additional Deputy Commissioner G Narender
- What
- Enforcement drive that arrested 333 drunk drivers
- When
- Weekend of 2 August 2023
- Where
- Hyderabad, India (Cyberabad area)
- Why
- To enforce road‑traffic laws and prevent alcohol‑related accidents
- Total offenders
- 333
- Two‑wheeler riders
- 269
- Three‑wheeler riders
- 11
- Four‑wheeler riders
- 51
- Heavy vehicle drivers
- 2
- BAC 36‑200 mg/100 ml
- 262
- BAC 201‑300 mg/100 ml
- 50
- BAC 301‑550 mg/100 ml
- 21
- Court disposals (27 Jul‑1 Aug)
- 232
- Maximum punishment
- 10 years imprisonment and fine
