Hyderabad
oi-Ashish Rana
A routine drink-and-drive check in Hyderabad turned violent on Friday night, 23 October, when a Rapido bike taxi driver allegedly bit a traffic constable on his finger after refusing to take a breathalyser test in Chandrayangutta.
In Hyderabad’s Chandrayangutta on October 23, a Rapido driver bit traffic constable Naveen Babu after refusing a breathalyser test during a drunk driving check, leading to an FIR and the constable’s hospitalization as police booked 481 motorists for drunk driving over the weekend.
The accused, identified as Azeez, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol when traffic police stopped him near the Chandrayangutta chowrasta. According to police, he created a disturbance after being asked to undergo the test.
Rapido Driver Refuses Breathalyser Test, Tries To Flee
Chandrayangutta Station House Officer R Ravinder said the incident took place during a traffic inspection. Azeez was riding a Honda Activa when police asked him to take the breathalyser test.
He allegedly refused to cooperate and attempted to leave the spot. When a police personnel intervened, the situation escalated, and the accused allegedly bit traffic constable Naveen Babu on his finger.
The injured constable was taken to a hospital for treatment, Ravinder said.
FIR Registered Against Accused In Chandrayangutta
Following the incident, Chandrayangutta Sub-Inspector Sridhar Goud filed a complaint, leading to the registration of a first information report (FIR) against Azeez.
Police later contacted the accused’s family and served him notices. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Hyderabad Police Book 481 Motorists For Drunk Driving
The incident came during a special weekend drive by the Hyderabad Traffic Police on 23 and 24 October. During the operation, police booked 481 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Two-wheeler riders accounted for the highest number of cases, with 397 people booked. The remaining offenders included 54 four-wheeler drivers, 28 three-wheeler drivers and two heavy-vehicle drivers.
#Hyderabad–A Rapido driver named Aziz who was caught in drunk and drive checks near Chandrayangutta, assaulted a constable, and then created a ruckus on the road.Police have registered a case and taken the accused into custody. https://t.co/8v0HccPJsZ
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) October 25, 2026
Drunk Driving Could Lead To 10 Years In Jail
Hyderabad Traffic Police have warned motorists that drunk driving can lead to serious legal consequences, particularly when it results in a fatal accident.
Police said offenders responsible for fatal accidents while driving under the influence could face charges under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The offence carries a potential prison term of up to 10 years.
