Cyberabad Police Crack Down on Drunk Driving During New Year Celebrations

During the New Year celebrations, Cyberabad Police launched a rigorous campaign against drunk driving, resulting in 928 arrests. The operation, which involved 55 teams, aimed to prevent road accidents and ensure public safety. With a focus on enforcement, the police reported no major incidents during the festivities. They also provided a free shuttle service to facilitate safe transportation for partygoers. The Cyberabad Police reiterated their commitment to a 'Zero Tolerance' policy towards drunk driving, urging citizens to act responsibly on the roads. Read on to learn more about the measures taken and the outcomes of this extensive operation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 1, 2026, 13:48 IST

Intensive Drunk Driving Enforcement

Hyderabad, January 1: A significant operation by the Cyberabad Police resulted in the apprehension of 928 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol during the New Year festivities.

To mitigate the risk of road accidents and other incidents, the Cyberabad Police initiated a focused campaign against drunk driving from the evening of December 31, 2025, continuing into the early hours of Thursday.

Fifty-five teams were strategically positioned throughout Cyberabad, leading to the arrest of 928 individuals for alcohol-related driving offenses.

The breakdown of offenses includes 695 cases involving two-wheeler operators, 31 for three-wheeler drivers, 199 for four-wheeler drivers, and three for heavy vehicle operators.

The driving licenses of those caught will be confiscated and sent to the relevant Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) for suspension under Section 19 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Among those apprehended, 419 individuals had blood alcohol levels exceeding 100 mg/100 ml, with 35 exceeding 300 mg/100 ml, and five individuals recorded alarming levels above 500 mg/100 ml.

The majority of incidents were reported from traffic police station jurisdictions including Miyapur, RC Puram, Raidurgam, Gachibowli, Kukatpally, Medchal, Narsingi, Rajendranagar, and KPHB.

Dr. Gajarao Bhupal, the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), along with all Law and Order and Traffic DCPs, actively monitored the situation throughout the night to ensure smooth traffic and effective enforcement.

Thanks to thorough planning and ongoing supervision, the New Year celebrations in Cyberabad proceeded without major incidents.

Cyberabad Commissioner Dr. M. Ramesh oversaw operations from his office, providing real-time directives to officers throughout the night.

Due to the proactive measures taken by the Cyberabad Traffic Police, there were no significant road accidents reported during the celebrations.

To support safe travel for partygoers, the Society for Cyberabad Security Council collaborated with the Cyberabad Police and Traffic Police to offer a complimentary shuttle service from midnight on December 31, connecting major party locations to nearby Metro stations and designated cab pick-up areas. This initiative greatly alleviated congestion in celebration areas and ensured traffic was cleared by 2 a.m.

The Cyberabad Police emphasized that their stringent approach to drunk driving enforcement will persist throughout the year as part of their 'Zero Tolerance' policy.

In their New Year message, the police encouraged citizens to act responsibly and avoid hazardous behaviors on the roads for the sake of public safety.