12 arrested for drunken driving in Vijayawada
The police in Vijayawada arrested 12 individuals for drunken driving and booked cases against 85 others. Two of the accused received three days of imprisonment, while ten were sentenced to two days in jail. A total fine of ₹7.40 lakh was imposed on the remaining offenders as part of a special drive to prevent road accidents.
- ▪12 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
- ▪Two individuals were sentenced to three days of imprisonment and ten to two days in jail.
- ▪The court imposed a fine of ₹7.40 lakh on the remaining accused.
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The police arrested 12 individuals and booked cases against 85 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a press release on Saturday (May 16, 2026). The police produced the accused before the courts, which sentenced two individuals to three days of imprisonment and ten to two days in jail. The court imposed a fine of ₹7.40 lakh on the remaining accused, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP-Traffic) Shareen Begum. The special drive will continue to prevent road accidents, the DCP stated.
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