Hyderabad: Despite Hyderabad police advisory, over 3,000 cases of drunk driving were booked on the night of New Year 2024 celebrations in the city. As part of the elaborate security arrangements for the first January celebrations, the police conducted a special drive under the limits of Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda police commissionerates on Sunday night.

The police teams had set up checkpoints at various places in the city and conducted breathalyser tests through the night. As per the details, over 1,200 cases of drunk driving were registered in Hyderabad commissionerate, while 1,241 cases were filed in Cyberabad commissionerate and 517 cases in Rachakonda police limits.

Under the Cyberabad police limits, 1,241 persons, involving 938 bikes, 21 autos, 275 cars and 7 heavy vehicles, were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol. The breathalyser tests showed that 151 individuals had a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) count above 200.

Police registered 3001 #drunk driving cases during #NewYear celebrations in #Hyderabad

1243 cases were filed in @hydcitypolice limits, 1241 cases in @cyberabadpolice limits, while 517 cases booked in @RachakondaCop limits, during the special drive.#DrunkandDrive #NewYear2024 pic.twitter.com/aqCHfUpdBt
— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) January 1, 2024

Telangana State Beverages Corporation reported liquor sales of worth Rs 658 crores three days ahead of the new year celebration. On New year’s Eve, the 30,000 cases of liquor and 35,000 cases of beer was lifted from 10 alcohol depots of the state government.

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