Fines imposed on 112 individuals caught for drunken driving
RSD-Vemulawada news: Town Inspector Veeraprasad announced that, acting on the orders of the District Superintendent of Police (SP), “drunk and drive” checks were conducted within the limits of the Vemulawada Town Police Station. During these checks, 112 individuals were apprehended for driving under the influence of alcohol. The Vemulawada police produced these individuals before the court on 26.03.2026, where Magistrate Jyothirmayi delivered a verdict imposing fines, 86 individuals were fined Rs.5,000 each, while 26 individuals were fined Rs.2,000 each. At the Vemulawada Town Police Station, counseling sessions were conducted for those caught in the drunk and drive checks, under the supervision of S.I. Rammohan and Traffic S.I. Raju. The individuals were made to take a pledge promising that they would never again drive a vehicle after consuming alcohol. Speaking on this occasion, the C.I. stated that drunk and drive checks and general vehicle inspections would continue to be conducted daily within the jurisdiction of the Town Police Station. He further warned that strict action would be taken against any individuals caught driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol. He stated that individuals caught driving under the influence of alcohol would undergo counseling in the presence of their parents or family elders. He warned that being caught driving while intoxicated could lead to complications during police verification potentially hindering future job or employment opportunities and further cautioned that legal action would be taken against anyone violating traffic and road safety rules.
