36 school vehicle drivers caught driving under the influence of alcohol

In a peculiar two-hour drive, the West Division Traffic Police connected Friday caught 36 drivers allegedly driving nether the power of alcohol.

According to the authoritative release, the thrust started astir 7 a.m. and concluded astatine 9.30 a.m. .

Of the 5,881 drivers checked for intoxicant consumption, the trial recovered 36 drivers positive, the merchandise added.

These drivers were prosecuted nether the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and their licences were sent to the respective determination transport offices for suspension.

Action has been taken to contented notices to the schoolhouse managements, officials said.