Traffic police crack down on drunk driving, record 870 cases in a week

In response to a surge in accidents caused by drunk driving, Bengaluru’s traffic police have stepped up their enforcement efforts. Over the past week, between September 9 and 15, the police conducted rigorous vehicle inspections, stopping 57,717 vehicles and registering 870 drunk driving cases.

The intensified crackdown aims to address the alarming increase in alcohol-related accidents, particularly on highways. Offenders face fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000, and their vehicles are seized. In addition to enforcement, the police are educating the public about the dangers of drunk driving.