18 drunken drivers imprisoned in Ongole

Ongole: The Prakasam district police office announced that as part of the controlling of drunken driving and further mishaps, the SP ordered strict vigil in the district. 

In the checks at various places from December 28 to January 4, the DPO said that the police personnel booked cases under section 185 (A) of MVI Act for violation of traffic rules and drunken driving on 245 people.

When submitted them before the court along with another 171 pending persons, the judge imposed jail term and fine for 18 drivers and fined the remaining. 

The police said that they collected Rs 236200 as fine from the offenders and offered counselling to them.