Drunken Auto Driver Transporting 6 School Children Apprehended by Hyderabad Traffic Police; Criminal Case Registered
Hyderabad Traffic Police apprehended a drunken auto driver transporting six school children near TTI Goshamahal. A BAC reading of 60 mg/100 ml was recorded and a criminal case was registered.
Prioritizing the safety of school children, Hyderabad Traffic Police apprehended an auto-rickshaw driver for driving under the influence of alcohol while transporting young students. The incident came to light during a special enforcement drive conducted within the jurisdiction of Goshamahal Traffic Police Station.
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The driver, identified as Shaik Ismail (35 years), was intercepted while transporting six school children of Slate School, Abids in an auto-rickshaw bearing registration number TS12UA9230. A Breath Analyzer Test revealed a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reading of 60 mg/100 ml, confirming that he was driving the commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol. A criminal case has been registered against him and he was handed over to the Goshamahal Law & Order Police Station for statutory legal action.
Special Drive Conducted Near Traffic Training Institute, Goshamahal
Following directives from senior officials, Hyderabad Traffic Police conducted a comprehensive special drive targeting school buses and school auto-rickshaws.
The enforcement operation was carried out on June 24, 2026, from 08:00 AM onwards near the Traffic Training Institute (TTI), Goshamahal.
The drive was conducted by:
- Sub-Inspector Sri D. Jagadeesh
- Home Guard HG 7311 Kiran Kumar
- Home Guard HG 4506 Suresh
Auto Carrying School Children Intercepted at 08:37 AM
At approximately 08:37 AM, the enforcement team intercepted an auto-rickshaw bearing registration number TS12UA9230.
Police found that the vehicle was transporting six school children belonging to Slate School, Abids.
Upon closer inspection, the driver Shaik Ismail (35 years) was suspected to be in an inebriated condition.
Breath Analyzer Test Reveals BAC of 60 mg/100 ml
The driver was immediately subjected to a Breath Analyzer Test.
The test recorded a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 60 mg/100 ml, confirming that he was operating the commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol while transporting school children.
The matter was immediately escalated to senior officials.
Vehicle Secured, Driver Handed Over to Goshamahal L&O Police
To ensure the safety of the children, Hyderabad Traffic Police secured the vehicle and took necessary precautions.
The driver was subsequently handed over to the Goshamahal Law & Order (L&O) Police Station for immediate statutory legal action.
Criminal Case Registered Against Driver
Following the incident, the Goshamahal L&O Police registered a criminal case against Shaik Ismail.
Case Details
- Crime Number: 227/2026
- Accused: Shaik Ismail (35 years)
Legal Sections Invoked
- Section 125 BNS
- Section 185(a) Motor Vehicles Act
- Section 130/177 Motor Vehicles Act
The case is currently registered and legal proceedings have been initiated against the driver.
Hyderabad Traffic Police Issues Stern Warning
The Hyderabad Traffic Police issued a stern appeal to all drivers, particularly those responsible for transporting school children, to strictly follow traffic regulations.
Police emphasized that drivers must completely abstain from driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to the department:
“The safety of school children remains of paramount importance, and zero tolerance will be maintained against violators.”
Issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic-II
The press note was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic-II, Hyderabad.
In a major enforcement action aimed at protecting school children, Hyderabad Traffic Police apprehended Shaik Ismail (35 years) for allegedly driving an auto-rickshaw under the influence of alcohol while transporting six students of Slate School, Abids. The incident occurred on June 24, 2026, near the Traffic Training Institute, Goshamahal, where a Breath Analyzer Test recorded a BAC of 60 mg/100 ml. The driver was handed over to the Goshamahal L&O Police Station, and a criminal case was registered under Cr. No. 227/2026 U/s 125 BNS, Section 185(a) MV Act, and Section 130/177 MV Act. Hyderabad Traffic Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward violations involving the safety of school children.
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