Archive · 1 Jan 2026
928 Arrested for Drunk Driving in Cyberabad
During the New Year celebrations, the Cyberabad Police caught 928 people driving under the influence of alcohol.
They set up special teams to check for drunk drivers and found that most of the offenders were riding two-wheelers.
The police took away their driving licenses and will suspend them.
The highest alcohol levels were found in five people, who had more than 500 mg of alcohol in their blood.
The police worked hard to make sure the celebrations were safe and smooth.
They even set up free shuttles to help people get home safely.
The police said they will keep checking for drunk drivers all year to keep the roads safe.
Cyberabad Police arrested 928 people for drunk driving during New Year celebrations.
55 teams were deployed across Cyberabad to conduct intensive checks from December 31, 2025, to Thursday morning.
695 of the offenders were two-wheeler riders, 31 were three-wheeler drivers, 199 were four-wheeler drivers, and 3 were heavy vehicle drivers.
The driving licenses of the offenders will be seized and forwarded for suspension under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Most cases were reported from areas like Miyapur, RC Puram, Raidurgam, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Medchal, Narsingi, Rajendranagar, and KPHB.
- Who
- Cyberabad Police and 928 offenders
- What
- Arrested 928 people for drunk driving during New Year celebrations
- When
- From the night of December 31, 2025, till Thursday morning
- Where
- Under the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate limits
- Why
- To prevent road accidents and ensure public safety during New Year celebrations
Drunk Driving Enforcement
Public Safety Advocates
Strict Enforcement
Drunk Driving Enforcement
Cyberabad Police conducted intensive checks to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.
Public Safety Advocates
Some may argue that the enforcement was excessive and could have been handled with more leniency.
Public Safety
Drunk Driving Enforcement
The police's efforts resulted in a smooth and safe New Year celebration with no major incidents.
Public Safety Advocates
Critics might suggest that the focus should also include education and rehabilitation programs for offenders.
- Total Arrests
- 928
- Two-Wheeler Riders
- 695
- Three-Wheeler Drivers
- 31
- Four-Wheeler Drivers
- 199
- Heavy Vehicle Drivers
- 3
- Alcohol Levels Above 100 mg/100 ml
- 419
- Alcohol Levels Above 300 mg/100 ml
- 35
- Alcohol Levels Exceeding 500 mg/100 ml
- 5
- Police Teams Deployed
- 55
- Key Areas with Most Cases
- Miyapur, RC Puram, Raidurgam, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Medchal, Narsingi, Rajendranagar, KPHB
