# Hyderabad and Cyberabad drunk driving enforcement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hyderabad-and-cyberabad-drunk-driving-enforcement
> Updated: 2026-09-27T04:19:20.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4.

Police in the Hyderabad and Cyberabad regions have implemented intensive enforcement drives targeting drunk driving to improve road safety. 

During weekend operations, hundreds of motorists were apprehended. In Cyberabad, 292 offenders were booked, primarily involving two-wheelers. In Hyderabad, authorities apprehended 397 drivers, including riders, four-wheeler drivers, and auto drivers. Breathalyzer tests recorded several individuals with high Blood Alcohol Concentration levels. 

Building on these efforts, Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a special enforcement campaign on September 18 and 19, resulting in the arrest of 80 individuals. This group comprised 62 two-wheeler riders, 16 car drivers, and two auto-rickshaw drivers. Blood alcohol tests showed that 63 individuals had levels between 36 and 200 mg per 100 ml, exceeding the permitted limit of 30 mg per 100 ml. Nine individuals recorded levels between 201 and 300 mg, while eight others recorded levels between 301 and 550 mg. All suspects are scheduled to be presented in court.

On September 25 and 26, the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate registered 97 additional cases of drunk driving. This operation involved 76 two-wheeler riders, 15 car drivers, five three-wheeler drivers, and one heavy vehicle driver. Of those apprehended, 89 faced penalties such as fines, jail time, or community service.

Officials have signaled a zero-tolerance policy, noting that those causing fatal accidents while intoxicated may face penalties of up to 10 years of imprisonment under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

## Claims

- Hyderabad Police arrested 21-year-old Vikram for circulating counterfeit currency. (single source)
- Police seized 16 counterfeit 500 rupee notes totaling 8,000 rupees. (single source)
- Vikram exchanged counterfeit 500 rupee notes for 400 rupees in real currency from small vendors. (single source)
- An individual named Ashok and other accomplices remain at large. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Hyderabad police report drunk driving arrests, counterfeit currency seizure, and currency scams

Hyderabad authorities have reported multiple incidents of crime, including a drunk driving crackdown, the arrest of a man circulating counterfeit 500-rupee notes, and an 8 lakh rupee currency scam.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-police-arrest-man-for-circulating-counterfeit-currency

### 2026-09-20: Cyberabad Traffic Police arrest 80 for drunk driving

Cyberabad Traffic Police arrested 80 people for drunk driving during a special enforcement campaign on September 18-19.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyberabad-traffic-police-arrest-80-for-drunk-driving

### 2026-09-13: Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conduct major drunk driving crackdowns

Traffic police in Hyderabad and Cyberabad conducted intensive weekend crackdowns on drunk driving, booking hundreds of motorists, primarily on two-wheelers, to improve road safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-and-cyberabad-police-conduct-major-drunk-driving-crackdowns

### 2026-09-05: Hyderabad pub brawl leads to multiple police cases

Police in India have responded to several criminal incidents, including a violent pub brawl in Hyderabad, a rape arrest in Delhi, an extortion case in Thane, and multiple thefts and abductions in Gurugram.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-pub-brawl-leads-to-multiple-police-cases

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