India, Feb. 4 -- In a stern action against drunken driving, the Pune traffic police have announced that if a driver is caught driving in an inebriated state more than twice, his/her vehicle will be seized. Noting a rise in triple-seat riding incidents, the police have warned that vehicles involved in such traffic violations will also be confiscated.

Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Monday said that the city police have intensified action against drunken driving as part of a larger effort to improve road safety. He said that police teams are carrying out checks and breathalyser tests at key locations to identify and discourage cases of drunken driving. The commissioner warned that repeat offenders will face strict action under th...