Hyderabad police warn drivers against phone use and drunk driving, calling both dangerous and punishable.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned drivers against using mobile phones while operating vehicles, calling the behavior dangerous and punishable. He specifically targeted auto-rickshaw and cab/bike taxi drivers seen watching videos or using earphones, pledging strict enforcement. Sajjanar also labeled drunk drivers "road terrorists," stressing that reckless behavior endangers lives despite some offenders being educated professionals. With rising vehicle numbers and worsening congestion, traffic safety is now a top priority, and police are intensifying enforcement, with plans to expand teams if needed.