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4-year-old boy killed in Pune accident as ‘drunk’ car driver hits motorcycle

May 17, 2026 7:05 pm

The Nanded City police arrested the car driver, Amol Gorakshnath Gegade, who is from Shrigonda in Ahilyanagar district.

Daljit Singh in allegedly driving a Brezza car under the influence of liquor and causing multiple accidents, the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) of Chandigarh has directed the UT Police to book him under sections 125 (act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way.) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (Representative image)

PCA finds ‘grave misconduct’ by ASI, directs SSP to register FIR, probe by officer above rank of ASI

May 14, 2026 9:49 am

PCA says ASI Daljit Singh drove Brezza car in uniform 'under the heavy influence of liquor' and hit several vehicles; pulls up Chandigarh Police over delay in registering FIR

Uttar Pradesh: Statewide campaign against drunk driving, challans issued against 2,654 vehicles

May 12, 2026 5:27 am

A total of 69,683 vehicles were checked and challans amounting to Rs 2,65,40,000 were issued against 2,654 vehicles for drunk driving, the DGP headquarters said in a statement.

Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed a drunk driving FIR against an Assam Rifles soldier after noting that the parties had reached an amicable settlement

‘Not heinous crime’: Why Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed drunk driving FIR against Assam Rifles soldier

March 10, 2026 9:43 am

The Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed an FIR against an Assam Rifles soldier in a drunk driving accident case after parties reached a compromise. Court said offence was not heinous.

‘Drunk’ head constable rams car into 3 vehicles in Vadodara, locals thrash him before police arrive

February 25, 2026 2:46 pm

The Vadodara city police arrested SRPF head constable Rajesh Pandav for negligent driving and violating the prohibition law.

Drunk girls attack cab driver with helmets in Bengaluru, booked

February 08, 2026 11:22 pm

The girls also put up resistance when Bengaluru police officers tried to put them into a Hoysala vehicle.

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested after his luxury car crashes into 3 vehicles in Vadodara

January 27, 2026 4:42 pm

The police said the accident occurred at around 2.30 am on Tuesday when Jacob Martin was driving his car from Akota to his residence on OP Road in Vadodara.

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448 people booked for drunk driving during New Year celebrations in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

January 02, 2026 7:56 pm

According to police, many two-wheeler and four-wheeler riders were booked after their blood alcohol level surpassed the permissible limit during the breathalyzer tests.

Police said the joint initiative aims to ensure peaceful and safe New Year celebrations across Chandigarh and Mohali. (Express Photo)

Mohali, Chandigarh police to work in tandem to prevent law and order issues during New Year

December 30, 2025 11:32 am

Sharing details, DSP, City 2, Harsimran Singh Ball said the meeting was attended by DSP, City 1, Prithvi Singh Chahal, SDPO, South Chandigarh, DSP Gurjeet Kaur, and SHOs from various police stations in Chandigarh and Mohali.