Bengaluru traffic police file 314 violators in DUI cases in week-long enforcement operation

Bengaluru traffic police filed 314 DUI cases during an operation from October 21-27, inspecting 25,383 vehicles.

Published on: Oct 28, 2024, 15:30:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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The Bengaluru traffic police reported that they filed 314 cases against drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol during a recent enforcement operation. This special initiative took place from October 21 to October 27, during which officers inspected 25,383 vehicles, news agency PTI reported.

A violator in Bengaluru with the traffic police. (Image for representation)

According to M N Anucheth, the Joint Commissioner of Police for Traffic in Bengaluru, the primary goal of this drive was to combat drunken driving and promote road safety in the city. The Traffic Police Department plans to continue such operations to reinforce traffic laws.

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"The special drive was aimed to curb the menace of drunken driving and ensure road safety in Bengaluru city. The Traffic Police Department will continue to conduct such drives to enforce traffic rules and regulations. A total of 314 cases were registered against those vehicle users who were found driving or riding under the influence of alcohol," M N Anucheth said, as quoted by the agency.

The Bengaluru traffic police department conducts special drives quite frequently to nab violators in the city. Bengaluru residents are working hand-in-hand with cops and increasingly using their ‘Public Eye’ app to report the said traffic offenses. In 2024, usage of the app has grown, with approximately 850 violations reported daily, leading to police action in about 600 cases.

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Additionally, at the end of September, the Bengaluru police also took action against 21 school bus drivers found driving under the influence of alcohol.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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