62 booked for drunken driving in police drive in run up to New Year

New Delhi, Dec 27 (UNI) The Delhi police have booked 62 people for drunken driving from various parts of the city.

A Delhi Police spokesperson said the 62 people were booked as part of a a special drive by the Delhi police to maintain law and order in the run up to the the New Year.

As part of this drive, the Police have also arrested owners of 19 vehicles, including HTVs, for violating traffic rules, the spokesperson said.

The drive has been undertaken to check cases of drunken driving which are seen to increase as many a youth are seen to indulge in partying and boozing in the name of New Year eve revelry.

UNI