Police crackdown on public drinking and drunk driving in Kadapa district
Kadapa district police conducted a weekend enforcement drive, registering 231 cases for public drinking and 55 cases for drunk driving. The SP emphasized that the department will maintain strict vigil to ensure public safety and order.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb public nuisance and improve road safety through increased surveillance and legal action.
In a major enforcement drive, police officials conducted raids at 230 public places and registered cases against 231 persons for consuming alcohol in public places in Kadapa district over the weekend. Additionally, 55 cases were filed against motorists for drunk driving.
District police conducted extensive checks across the district under the directions of Superintendent of Police (SP) Shelke Nachiket Viswanath. The special drive, launched from August 8 (Saturday) evening across the limits of all police stations, focused on identifying and taking action against persons consuming alcohol in public places and those driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol.
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