Warning that there would be no leniency for excesses in the name of New Year celebrations, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Tuesday announced special city-wide enforcement drives, including intensified drunk driving checks from Wednesday till New Year’s Day.
Chairing a video conference with field-level officers at the Telangana Integrated Command Control Centre in Banjara Hills, the Commissioner said strict action would be taken against those creating disturbances on roads, indulging in rash driving, racing or wheeling, or violating public order during the festive period. He said found driving under the influence of alcohol would face vehicle seizure, a fine of ₹10,000, six-month jail term and even permanent cancellation of driving licences.
As part of the New Year enforcement plan, drunk driving checks will be conducted at 100 locations across the city on the night of December 31, with seven additional platoons deployed for the purpose. The Commissioner advised revellers attending parties to arrange for designated drivers or use cab services.
Reviewing security arrangements for Christmas, Vaikuntha Ekadashi and New Year celebrations, Mr.Sajjanar directed officers to ensure robust bandobast across the city. He instructed that personnel be deployed in sensitive locations, crime hotspots based on past data and crowded areas, while maintaining continuous surveillance on known offenders to prevent untoward incidents.
