Siddipet court fines 33 drivers ₹3.34 lakh for drunken driving, plus 7 for licence violations
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:03 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
A special drive by the Siddipet court resulted in fines totaling ₹3.34 lakh imposed on 33 motorists caught driving under the influence. In a separate crackdown, seven individuals were penalised ₹35,000 collectively for operating vehicles without valid licences. The court said the actions aim to deter unsafe driving practices.
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