Police e book 221 for ingesting overtly in Guntur District

Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal. Photo: Special Arrangement

In a particular drive performed throughout Guntur district on Sunday (October 5, 2025), police registered 163 instances towards 221 individuals for consuming liquor in public locations. Superintendent of Police Vakul Jindal stated that the operation was aimed toward curbing open ingesting, which frequently results in disturbances to public peace and residents’ freedom.

Speaking concerning the initiative, Mr. Jindal said that open ingesting has been a significant causes for crimes reminiscent of murders, assaults, and different violent incidents prior to now. “We have acquired reviews that some people, drunk, are creating nuisance and disturbing public order. To stop such incidents and be sure that ladies and most of the people can transfer freely and safely, strict measures are being taken,” he stated.

The SP urged residents to right away report any such nuisance by dialling 112. He warned that offenders consuming liquor close to colleges, faculties, authorities workplaces, residential areas, and different delicate locations would face strict authorized motion.

Mr. Jindal emphasised that sustaining regulation and order and public security stays the police division’s foremost precedence. He appealed to residents to cooperate with the police and keep away from open ingesting, which has been linked to a majority of great crimes within the district.

Published – October 06, 2025 12:09 pm IST