Police Vigilance for New Year Celebrations: Drunken Driving, Drug Tests Across Telangana

Law enforcement is intensifying efforts to maintain order during New Year celebrations statewide. Starting at 8 PM on Sunday, authorities will conduct tests for drunken driving and drug usage. Penalties for drunken driving include vehicle seizure, a Rs.10,000 fine, and six months of imprisonment. Checkpoints and mandatory breathalyzer tests will be implemented at all traffic and law enforcement stations across the state. Permissions for New Year events extend until midnight, with legal consequences for continued violations.

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Each police station will establish five checkpoints supervised by officers at the Sub-Inspector level. The TS Anti-Narcotics Bureau has procured 120 drug detection devices for the tests. Charges for drunken driving may apply even with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 30 ml, leading to counselling, court proceedings, and potential fines or imprisonment. Driving licenses may be suspended based on drunken driving data. Criminal cases under the NDPS Act await those caught with drugs, with limited chances of bail cautioned by the police.