Overview
- Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced zero tolerance, with drunken driving checks in 120 areas on the night of Dec. 31–Jan. 1 and operations continuing through the first week of January.
- Penalties highlighted include heavy fines, vehicle seizure, possible imprisonment, and cancellation of driving licenses.
- Sajjanar’s message mocked “imaginary” legal sections like 123 and 567 and warned of consequences such as “Instant Internet Fame” and “Ego Obliteration.”
- The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union said free rides will run 11:00 pm Dec. 31 to 1:00 am Jan. 1 across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda, in collaboration with Bijliride.
- In remarks to ANI, Sajjanar offered New Year greetings and urged adherence to traffic rules, cautioning against drunk driving and drug use.