Twelve people were injured after a tourist cab rammed into a group of bystanders near Bhave School in Sadashiv Peth area of Pune on Saturday evening, police said.
Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a special drunk driving check over the weekend and apprehended 306 offenders for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a special drunk-driving operation this weekend, resulting in the apprehension of 222 offenders, according to a statement released.
Police have set up 27 checkpoints with personnel equipped with breath analyzers to check for drunk driving and promote road safety. In addition, 14 Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and 16 Police Control Room (PCR) vans have been stationed at strategic locations for rapid response.
Authorities in Goa and Madhya Pradesh have deployed additional police personnel in areas with high foot traffic, while special measures have been taken to prevent drunk driving and maintain public order during the festive season.
From January 1 to June 30, the Delhi Traffic Police booked 12,468 violators for drunken driving, compared to 9,837 during the same period in 2023. This represents an almost 27 per cent increase in prosecutions over the previous year.
American singer, songwriter, and actor Justin Timberlake was arrested on one count of driving while intoxicated and released from police custody in New York, according to his attorney, reported CNN.
A man purportedly driving under the influence lost control of his SUV, resulting in his vehicle colliding with a roadside divider. Subsequently, one of the SUV's wheels careened into an autorickshaw occupied by passengers.
Stepping up security, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed 400 traffic personnel across major roads in the city to crack down on drunk driving during the Holi celebrations.