56 challaned for drunk driving in Panchkula

The city traffic police have intensified their crackdown on drunk driving offences to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. Special checkpoints are being regularly set up at key locations across the city.

Sharing further details, traffic station house officer (SHO) Inspector Sunil Kumar said during checks carried out on Friday and Saturday nights, over 900 motorists were tested using alco-sensors.

Of those tested, 56 were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, and were immediately issued challans.

The police are not limiting their checks to private vehicles alone—heavy vehicle drivers, including truck operators, are also being screened using breathalysers to ensure road safety across all categories of traffic.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP, Traffic) Shukar Pal Singh, meanwhile, issued a stern warning to all motorists, stressing that driving under the influence of alcohol was not just a legal offence but also a grave threat to general public safety. “Those who drive under the influence not only endanger their own lives but also pose a serious risk to others on the road,” he added.

He urged all drivers to act responsibly and never drive after consuming alcohol, underlining that responsible driving is crucial for the safety of everyone on the road.