{"id":4606,"date":"2025-06-24T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=4606"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:28:40","slug":"strict-action-against-drunk-and-reckless-driving-wayanad-police-intensify-measures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=4606","title":{"rendered":"Strict Action Against Drunk and Reckless Driving: Wayanad Police Intensify Measures."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"> <em>Licenses of 689 individuals set for cancellation within six months<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><em>1,189 drunk driving cases registered in the district<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><br><strong>Kalpetta:<\/strong> The Wayanad Police have intensified strict action against those driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants, as well as those responsible for causing road accidents. Within the past six months, 1,189 cases related to drunk driving have been registered across various police stations in the district. Additionally, 25 cases involving fatalities due to road accidents have also been recorded. As part of the crackdown, procedures have been initiated to cancel the driving licenses of 689 individuals. The statistics pertain to the period from January 1 to June 23, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">On June 8, in a tragic incident at Mappilathottam in Meppadi, an elderly woman lost her life and a young man was injured after a Bolero vehicle rammed into their scooter. Police took stern action in the case and arrested four individuals, including the driver. Charges of murder and attempted murder were registered against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Further, strict action is also being taken against an individual who performed dangerous stunts with a tractor at Nellarachal View Point recently. The police are in the process of slapping additional charges such as illegal riding, public nuisance, and permit violations, along with steps to cancel the vehicle&#8217;s permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The highest number of drunk driving cases in the district was reported at the Kalpetta Police Station (187 cases), followed by Mananthavady (138 cases) and Bathery (136 cases).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Inspections Will Continue Rigorously: District Police Chief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">District Police Chief Taposh Basumatari IPS stated that vehicle inspections will continue strictly and that licenses of those caught driving under the influence will be canceled without hesitation. &#8220;Dangerous driving that endangers others\u2019 lives will not be tolerated. If minors are found driving, full responsibility will lie with the parents and vehicle owners,&#8221; he emphasized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Licenses of 689 individuals set for cancellation within six months 1,189 drunk driving cases registered in the district Kalpetta: The Wayanad Police have intensified strict action against those driving under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants, as well as those responsible for causing road accidents. 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