Kadaba: A car driver severely injured when the car in which he was traveling, collided with a tipper near Golithottu on Bengaluru high way on Monday morning.

The injured driver has been identified as Yashodhara Gauda, son of resident Anni Gauda. Yashodhara has been admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.

The accident occurred when the sand-laden tipper lorry, which was proceeding towards Nelyadi from Uppinangady, collided head-on with the car.

Puttur traffic police visited the spot and inspected.   

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Hyderabad: As part of a continued crackdown on drunk driving, Cyberabad police arrested 193 individuals on Saturday, November 23. Authorities seized a total of 160 two-wheelers, 6 three-wheelers, and 27 four-wheelers during the operation. Among those detained, 19 had dangerously high blood alcohol levels, ranging from 200 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml.

All offenders will face the court for legal proceedings. Under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, drunk driving is a serious offense, with penalties including fines of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat violations can lead to driving license suspensions for at least three months or, in severe cases, permanent revocation.

Between August 24 and November 21, Hyderabad police booked 13,933 individuals for drunk driving, leading to various consequences such as fines, imprisonment, and license suspensions. During this period, 824 offenders received jail sentences ranging from one to ten days.

Additionally, 227 drivers were required to complete two days of social service, and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) suspended 99 licenses for two to six months based on court directives. The courts also imposed a collective fine of Rs. 2.87 crore on violators.