Delhi traffic police issue 7,230 fines on Holi, drink driving cases drop
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Delhi traffic police issue 7,230 fines on Holi, drink driving cases drop

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted 7,230 people for various traffic violations during Holi celebrations on Friday, issuing over 1,200 challans for drink driving across the national capital, a senior officer said on Saturday. The number of people caught for drink driving surged to 1,213 in 2025 compared to 824 in 2024 According to data shared by the Delhi Traffic Police, a total of 1,213 people were prosecuted for drink driving, while 2,376 challans were issued to violators for riding two-wheelers without helmets between 8am and 12pm on Friday. The number of people caught for drink driving surged to 1,213 in 2025 compared to 824 in 2024, marking a rise in cases by 50%. “Altogether, 84 special drink-driving checking teams equipped with breathalysers and 40 joint checking teams comprising traffic police and local police were stationed at major intersections, thoroughfares, drink points, and vulnerable areas to detect and prosecute violations,” he added.

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