Kanpur: Overall 61 people were arrested for consuming liquor in public places throughout the city on Thursday night.
DCP South Raveena Tyagi said, the arrest was made as part of the ‘Car-O-Bar’ drive launched by the Police Commissioner.
“The action has begun to violators under 34 police laws (punishment for certain violations on the road),” he said.
Officials said, more than a dozen teams had gone across the industrial city and arrested people who drank liquor in the car or on the road.
Violators were arrested from Char Khamba Crossing, Vijay Nagar Crossing, Ashok Nagar and Mariyampam.
“The drive was led by the South Anil Kumar ADCP and we were assisted in this effort by the Nazirabad and Fazalganj police station.
Our intention through the drive car-o-bar is not only to catch people but also realize it not to consume liquor in public places, “Tyagi said, adding that,” on Wednesday, we called 55 people in this matter.
“He said:” Consumption of liquor opening causes problems for the public and business and community impacts in general.
When the room with a liquor store is provided, Why do people consume liquor in the open and cars.
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