Drink. Drive. Destroy Lives - Sajjanar Issues Final Warning to New Year Boozers

If you think New Year’s night is a free pass to drink, drive, and outsmart the police, think again. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has issued a blunt, no-nonsense warning: zero tolerance for drunk driving — no sympathy, no excuses, no drama.

With celebrations peaking, police will conduct intensive drunken driving checks at 120 locations across the city, not just on December 31 night but throughout the entire first week of January. Those caught behind the wheel after drinking will face vehicle seizure, heavy fines, imprisonment, and cancellation of driving licences. Sajjanar made it clear — this is not a warning for social media, it’s a promise of action.

Known for calling drunk drivers what they truly are — a threat to innocent lives — Sajjanar didn’t mince words. Rash driving, triple riding, public nuisance, or playing “midnight lawyer” with imaginary IPC sections will only guarantee humiliation, viral videos, and a long night at the police station. “Alcohol + ego + steering wheel = disaster,” is the message Hyderabad Police is sending loud and clear.

The choice is simple: book a cab, take a driver, or don’t drink. Your celebration does not give you the right to end someone else’s life. As the city steps into a new year, police are stepping harder on offenders. Drink responsibly — or be prepared to ring in 2026 dealing with court dates, fines, and regret.