Nehru Colony police in Dehradun detained 20 people on Sunday for allegedly drinking alcohol beside roads and in other public places. The action followed complaints about public drinking and disorder in the area.
Police took the people found drinking to the station in a vehicle. Officers then issued challans against all 20 under Section 81 of the Police Act.
Action after complaints about public drinking
According to the police, teams conducted checks at different locations within the Nehru Colony police station area. The operation focused on people consuming alcohol in places used by the public, including roadside areas.
The police said public drinking and related disorder can inconvenience residents and affect law and order. The action was also intended to discourage similar conduct by others in the area.
Those detained were warned not to drink alcohol in public places again. Police said further violations would lead to strict action under the law.
Campaign follows SSP’s instructions
The campaign is being conducted following directions from the Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police. Station officers have been instructed to identify people drinking in public, creating disorder or affecting law and order within their respective areas.
Police stations across their jurisdictions are continuing checks under these instructions. Nehru Colony police said action against public drinking and disorder would continue.
The police have not provided further details about the individual challan amounts or the identities of the 20 people.
Conclusion
Nehru Colony police detained 20 people for drinking in public, issued challans under Section 81 of the Police Act and warned of stricter action for repeat violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people did Nehru Colony police detain?
Police detained 20 people during the Sunday campaign.
Q. Where were the people found drinking?
They were found drinking beside roads and in other public places within the Nehru Colony police station area.
Q. What action was taken against them?
Police took them to the station and issued challans under Section 81 of the Police Act.
Q. Why was the campaign conducted?
The campaign followed complaints about people drinking alcohol and creating disorder in public places.
Q. Who ordered the wider campaign?
The Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police directed station officers to act against public drinking, disorder and conduct affecting law and order.
Q. Will checks continue?
Yes. Police said action against public drinking and disorder would continue.
