Police net 877 drunk drivers

Police net 877 drunk drivers

April 15, 2014   02:06 pm

The Police Department today revealed that 877 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, following the special operation launched to curb road accidents in view of the festive season.


The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that 149 of them were nabbed within the past 24 hours.



76 motorcyclists, 61 three-wheeler drivers and 12 drivers of other vehicles are among the total DUI arrests in the 24 hours from 6.00am yesterday (14).



The Police Spokesman’s Office stated that the special operation to apprehend drunk drivers would continue across the country, covering all police divisions, until April 20.



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