330 bikers found drunk driving on New Year's Eve in Bengaluru, cases booked

Over 300 drunk driving cases registered in Bengaluru during New Year celebrations.

Published on: Jan 2, 2024, 10:02:07 IST

By Yamini C S

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New Year celebrations in Karnataka capital Bengaluru saw a number of accidents, with several bikers driving under the influence. The City Police Department reportedly registered more than 300 cases against those who were found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.

Cops also said around 14 accidents took place, out of which four was fatal. (For Representation)

Cops also said around 14 accidents took place, out of which four was fatal. The traffic department had conducted a special drive on New Year's Eve to scan the large masses for violations. More than 330 motorists were caught driving after having consumed alcohol, news agency ANI reported.

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Cops reportedly stopped and checked more than 7,620 vehicles during the special drive conducted on Sunday night, out of which 330 motorists were caught drunk driving. They also booked cases against the said violators.

On the other hand, as many as 14 road accidents took place from Sunday night to early Monday morning hours in and around Bengaluru, police told the agency.

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"On December 31, 2023, till midnight, a total of one fatal accident and ten non-fatal accidents were reported. Similarly, on January 1, 2024, between midnight and 7:00 a.m., a total of three fatal accidents were reported," the Bengaluru traffic police cited in a press release.

Another report said that a total of 717 cases were booked for drinking and driving in Bengaluru city within ten days, that is between December 21 and 30.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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