14 drunken drivers imprisoned

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 January 11 to 18, 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 141 people.

When submitted them before the court along with another 73 pending offenders, the judge imposed jail term and fine for 14 drivers and fined the remaining. 

The police said that they collected Rs 89,100 as fine from the offenders and offered counseling to them.