PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE / Dehradun
The Dehradun police arrested 17 people for drunk driving and brought 109 others to police stations for questioning during a late-night checking drive on Saturday night into Sunday. The drive aimed to curb criminal activities, prevent disturbances and ensure public safety, police said.
The checking drive was conducted on the directions of the Dehradun senior superintendent of police (SSP) Pramendra Dobal. The police teams led by superintendent of police (City) Shekhar Suyal carried out surprise checks at hotels, bars, pubs and restaurants across different areas.
During the operation, the police brought 109 people found roaming unnecessarily late at night to police stations for questioning and verification. They also arrested 17 people for driving under the influence of alcohol. Their vehicles were seized under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
In addition, 83 vehicle drivers were fined under the Motor Vehicles Act for violating traffic rules, while 23 vehicles were seized. The police also fined 97 people under the Police Act for violating its provisions.
Suyal said that the drive aimed to take action against people involved in criminal activities and keep suspicious individuals under watch. He added that the SSP had directed all police station in-charges to conduct regular checks, particularly at night, and take action against people creating disturbances and establishments operating beyond permitted hours.
