Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Drunk Driving Crackdown Leads to Protest in Kolkata
Police in Kolkata arrested drivers for drunk driving as part of a safety campaign during Durga Puja.
This meant many drivers were taken to the nearest hospital for blood tests.
Some of their family members gathered in front of the police station to protest the arrests and the long wait times caused by a lack of transport for blood tests.
The protesters blocked a key road, but the blockade was removed after police intervention.
According to the law, drivers are not allowed to have more than 30mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood while driving.
Police officers use breathalyzers to make sure that the drivers were above the limit.
People blocked a road in Kolkata to protest against the arrest of drunk drivers.
The arrests were part of a police initiative to prevent accidents during Durga Puja.
Protesters demanded the release of the arrested motorists.
They complained about long wait times for blood tests due to lack of police vehicles.
The blockade ended after police intervention.
- Who
- Kin of arrested motorists
- What
- Protested the arrests and delays in legal processes
- When
- Early Tuesday
- Where
- In front of Jadavpur Police station
- Why
- To demand the release of motorists arrested for drunk driving and protest long waiting times.
- Event
- Protest against drunk driving arrests
- Location
- Jadavpur, Kolkata
- Date
- Early Tuesday
- Reason for Arrests
- Drunk driving
- Legal Alcohol Limit
- 30mg per 100ml of blood