Drive Against Drunk Driving: Six Persons Arrested in Ganjam
Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta
Ganjam:Chatarpur police team of Ganjam police detected 6 cases of drunken driving. All 6 bikes were seized and drunken riders were arrested.
In a drive against drunk driving, as many as six offenders were arrested by Chatrapur of Ganjam Police on Friday.The cops also detained many persons for drinking public places. The violators were detained. Prosecution report will be submitted against them in the court for further action.
Speaking to Odishabarta Ganjam SP Jaggmohan Meena informed the drivers, who were found driving under the influence of alcohol, all will be arrest.Apart their vehicles also seized and their driving licences will be cancelled.
Notably,The September 2019 amendment of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 mentions that in the case of drunken driving, first-time offenders will face imprisonment up to six months and/or fine up to Rs.10, 000. The second offence can lead to up to two years prison term and/or fine of Rs. 15,000.
