Malkajgiri Drunk Driving Crackdown: New BNS Law Threatens 10-Year Jail Term

• Malkajgiri traffic police intensified 'Drunk and Drive' checks, apprehending 223 individuals in a single weekend, predominantly two-wheeler riders.
• Under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 106, causing life-threatening injury or a serious accident while drunk driving can result in up to 10 years imprisonment.
• Traffic Additional DCP Lakshmi warned of strict penalties, stating that jail sentences, not just fines, aim to change driver behavior and prevent accidents.
• Last week, 238 cases were heard, leading to 8 individuals being imprisoned and 11 assigned social service, with others facing heavy fines.
• Police urge drivers to arrange alternative transport like cabs if consuming alcohol, emphasizing personal safety and family responsibility.