Police book 113 drunk-driving cases in night drive, check 1,417 establishments

Traffic police registered 113 drunk-driving cases during a special night-time enforcement operation that checked 8,780 vehicles, while police teams inspected 1,417 establishments for violations of operating hours and other regulations.

The operation was conducted across the city on Friday under the leadership of Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh. Police teams visited establishments in various areas, and some commercial outlets found operating beyond permitted hours were directed to shut down.

Checks at pubs, clubs and restaurants

The drive covered 843 pubs and bars, 42 dance bars and clubs, 53 entertainment venues and 522 hotels and restaurants. The establishments were checked as part of the police effort to enforce operating-hour requirements and other applicable regulations.

As part of the operation, police teams also conducted naka checks on major roads across the city. They checked 2,584 two-wheelers, 692 three-wheelers and 748 four-wheelers during these checks.

The police seized 187 two-wheelers, two three-wheelers and five four-wheelers for various violations.

Traffic violations and cases

The traffic police registered 364 cases involving one-way traffic violations and 34 cases involving vehicles without number plates. A total of 114 vehicles were seized in connection with these violations.

The operation also resulted in the registration of 292 petty cases, 355 cases under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, three cases under the Excise Act and one case under the Karnataka Police Act.

The figures show that the enforcement drive extended beyond checks at nightlife and entertainment establishments, covering drunk driving, traffic movement, vehicle identification and other violations recorded during the operation.

Police focus on safety and compliance

The Police Department said public safety, women’s security and the maintenance of law and order remained its key priorities. Owners and managements of pubs, bars, clubs, hotels and other entertainment establishments were instructed to strictly comply with applicable laws, licence conditions and prescribed operating hours.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Police Commissioner, with Deputy Commissioners of Police from various divisions, Central Crime Branch officers and other police personnel taking part.

The department said special enforcement drives would continue to maintain peace and order and ensure compliance across Bengaluru.

Source: The Hindu