BHOPAL traffic police issued 27,152 challans over the past five months for various traffic violations, including signal jumping and speeding. However, not a single private vehicle driver was booked for driving under the influence of alcohol during the period. The absence of drunk-driving challans comes as police stations across the city continue to register cases against people drinking alcohol in public places. Police stations reportedly record around 20 to 25 such cases daily, particularly during late-night hours. Areas such as TT Nagar, MP Nagar, Bagsewania and Ashoka Garden reportedly see people leaving after drinking and d r i v i n g two-wheelers and cars, particularly towards the end of the week. This has raised questions over why such drivers are not being detected during traffic checks.

 

Breath analysers available: Traffic Department said it has sufficient number of breath analysers to check motorists for alcohol consumption. Despite this, no drink-driving challan was issued against a private vehicle driver in the five-month period. Other violations draw action: Traffic police took action against nine minors, 191 triple-riding cases and 131 stunt-driving cases. Forty-four motorists were penalised for using mobile phones while driving and 22 for modified silencers. Two motorists were booked for consuming tobacco products while driving. A bus conductor found allegedly intoxicated while on duty was also booked. Special drive planned: Additional DCP Traffic Basant Kaul said the Department has adequate breath analysers and will conduct a special drive against drunk driving in the coming days. The data on 27,152 challans includes a large number of cases involving riding without helmets and driving without seat belts.