1st drunk driving arrest in Chengalpattu after HC fiat

This is reportedly the first time a person has been arrested for drunk driving as the police usually collects fine for such a grave offence.

The man was identified as V Suresh, a plumber from Agadeswarar Nagar in Tirukazhukundram. The Chengalpattu Town police who were checking vehicles near the new bus stand intercepted Suresh and found that he had consumed liquor. He was taken to the Chengalpattu government hospital for a test. The police filed a FIR against Suresh despite him pleading to be let off with a fine. However, the police registered a case and produced Suresh before the Chengalpattu Judicial Magistrate, who remanded him in 15-day judicial custody.