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Cyberabad traffic police nab 468 drunk-driving offenders in weekend special drive

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (UNI) The Cyberabad Traffic Police conducted a weekend special drunk-driving enforcement drive, booking 468 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to officials, two-wheelers accounted for the highest number of cases at 335, followed by 107 four-wheelers, 25 three-wheelers and one heavy vehicle.
The offenders were booked based on their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels:
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AP Kisan Congress demands rollback of App-based urea distribution system

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