Current Summary
Dehradun police conducted a late-night checking drive on Saturday into Sunday across hotels, bars, pubs and restaurants in the city, on the directions of Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Dobal. Teams led by SP City Shekhar Suyal arrested 17 people for driving under the influence of alcohol, with their vehicles seized under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police also brought 109 people found roaming late at night to police stations for questioning and verification, fined 83 vehicle drivers for traffic violations, seized 23 vehicles, and fined 97 people under the Police Act. Suyal said the drive was aimed at curbing criminal activity and monitoring suspicious individuals, and that the SSP has directed regular checks, particularly at night, including action against establishments operating beyond permitted hours.
What We Know
- 17 people arrested for drunk driving, vehicles seized under MV Act Section 185
- 109 people brought in for questioning and verification
- 83 drivers fined for traffic violations, 23 vehicles seized
- 97 people fined under the Police Act
- Drive ordered by SSP Pramendra Dobal, led by SP City Shekhar Suyal
- Checks conducted at hotels, bars, pubs and restaurants across the city
What Is Still Unclear
- Specific areas or establishments where checks were concentrated
What Changed
- 26 Oct, 09:50 amSignal detected: Dehradun Police Arrest 17 for Drunk Driving in Overnight Crackdown