India, Dec. 30 -- Pune city traffic police booked 242 motorists for drunk driving during a special drive conducted between December 25-28 as part of its crackdown in the run-up to New Year celebrations, a department official said on Monday.

Multiple nakabandi points were set up at key junctions and accident-prone stretches across the city, particularly around areas known for late-night gatherings, party hubs and hotel zones. Special teams conducted checks late into the night. A total of 242 vehicle drivers were found to be under the influence of alcohol and were prosecuted under provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Further legal proceedings, including suspension of driving licences on a case-to-case basis, are being initiated.

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