The Cyberabad traffic police, during a special drunk driving check held on Saturday night, caught 362 persons and booked cases against them.

Among those caught are 260 two-wheelers, 24 three-wheelers, 73 four-wheelers and five heavy vehicle drivers.

The highest number of cases 64 were booked by Miyapur traffic police, followed by Shamshabad 42, Chevella and Shadnagar 32 each. Of 362 people caught, 141 are aged between 31- 40, while 123 drivers were aged between 21- 30 years. Offenders were categorized based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels: 316 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 35 mg/100 ml to 200 mg/100 ml. 30 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 201 mg/100 ml to 300 mg/100 ml. 16 offenders had BAC levels ranging from 301 mg/100 ml to 500 mg/100 ml. All the offenders will be produced before the Court.

Cyberabad Police reiterates that driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence. If anyone is found to be driving in an inebriated condition and causes a fatal accident, such individuals will be booked under Section 105 of the BNS, 2023. The maximum punishment under this section is 10 years of imprisonment along with a fine.