Man fined ₹1,000 for being drunk while his driver drove
Gurugram : A resident was allegedly fined ₹1,000 by the police for being intoxicated inside his own vehicle, despite not being behind the wheel. The incident, shared on Reddit under the title "Drinking and driving in Gurgaon...my car got pulled over by the cops last night," has sparked widespread discussion.
According to the man’s account, he was returning from a party when his car was stopped by the police. While he admitted to being heavily intoxicated, he clarified that his personal driver was operating the vehicle. The police reportedly checked the driver multiple times and found him completely sober.
Despite this, the man was fined ₹1,000, allegedly for being drunk as a passenger. "They asked me if I had been drinking, which was visibly true. They checked the car for open alcohol,there was none. They still made me shell out ₹1,000 just for being drunk," he wrote.
According to Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, driving under the influence of alcohol is a punishable offense, carrying penalties such as imprisonment or a fine of up to ₹10,000. However, the law specifically applies to those operating the vehicle.
The Reddit post quickly went viral, with many users questioning the legality of the fine. One user asked, "How could they make you pay? How are people supposed to go back from bars then?" while another remarked, "They extorted you, my man! And thank you for being responsible!"
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Social worker rescues injured civet cat in Udupi
Udupi: A wounded civet cat, attacked by stray dogs, was rescued in the city on Wednesday by social worker Nityananda Olkadu.
The animal had managed to escape and hide in the bushes after sustaining injuries.
Upon being informed about the situation, Olkadu and local residents carefully captured the civet and took it to veterinarian Dr. Sandeep Shetty for medical attention.
After receiving necessary treatment, the animal was handed over to the Udupi Forest Department for further care and rehabilitation.
