Hyderabad Crackdown: Mobile Phone Driving Violations and Illegal Meat Racketeering Uncovered

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 308 drivers using mobile phones in a drive to curb distracted driving. A separate operation led to a bust of an illegal racket selling spoiled meat in Hyderabad, seizing 12 tonnes of contraband. Authorities emphasize zero-tolerance towards these offenses to ensure public safety.

In a decisive move, the Hyderabad Traffic Police undertook a special enforcement drive on April 2, 2026, targeting motorists using mobile phones while driving. The operation resulted in 308 drivers being caught, comprising 262 two-wheeler riders, three three-wheeler drivers, and 43 individuals in four-wheeled vehicles. D. Joel Davis, Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, emphasized the critical danger posed by distracted driving, urging strict adherence to traffic rules.

Highlighting the risks, the Joint Commissioner noted, 'Distracted driving inherently reduces reaction time, impairs judgment, and markedly increases the likelihood of accidents, threatening lives on the road.' The Hyderabad Traffic Police has reinforced its zero-tolerance stance on mobile violations, pledging to continue enforcement to protect public safety.

In another significant development, authorities dismantled an illegal operation involving the storage and sale of spoiled sheep and goat offal in Hyderabad. The crackdown, conducted by the Commissioner's Task Force and local police, led to the seizure of 12 tonnes of contraband worth Rs 10 lakh. This action underlines the persistent efforts to tackle public health risks and criminal activities endangering citizen welfare.

(With inputs from agencies.)