DCW issues notice to Delhi Police regarding instances of drunk driving

After Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal was molested and dragged by an inebriated man, the women’s panel issues a notice to the Delhi Police on increasing instances of drunk driving in Delhi.

“The Delhi Commission for Women has taken cognizance on increasing incidents of people drinking and driving on the roads of Delhi. Recently on New Year’s Eve, a 20-year-old girl was murdered in Kanjhawala after being hit by a car and dragged for several kilometres. It was learnt that the accused persons were heavily drunk. In another incident, on January 19, 2023, at around 3 am, a person in an inebriated state sexually harassed and dragged the undersigned on Ring Road (opposite AIIMS bus stop),” the DCW said in a statement signed by Swati Maliwal.

The Commission further said that drinking and driving is not only one of the most common causes of accidents but also poses a huge threat to women’s safety. The DCW said that it has also launched an enquiry into the steps taken by Delhi Police to counter drinking and driving on Delhi roads. They asked the police to provide information on whether the use of a breath analyser was stopped and the date when the practice was resumed. They further asked to provide information on the number of challans issued by Delhi Police for drunk driving year-wise since 2017 till date and the number of repeat offenders caught by Police.