Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- The New Year celebrations in the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate passed off without any major incidents or road accidents, thanks to intensified enforcement and special drives conducted by the traffic police, officials said on Thursday.

As part of preventive measures on the night of December 31 till the morning of January 1, the Malkajgiri Traffic Police deployed 36 special teams across the commissionerate to curb drunk driving and ensure road safety. During the drive, a total of 605 persons were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, and cases were registered against them.

Police officials said all the accused will be produced before the court after the filing of charge sheets. In addition, their driving ...