The police launched a strict campaign against people openly drinking alcohol in the city. 23 people were detained and challaned.
A car rider has also been caught in a drunken state. Apart from this, two minors have been caught driving vehicles. However, both were let off with a warning.
As the evening falls, people stand on the roadside near Solani Park, Ganganahar banks, Nagar Nigam bridge, Boat Club, near the roadways bus stand, Roorkee Talkies, Malkpur Chungi and start consuming alcohol and other intoxicants.
In a drunken state, they misbehave with women, girls and people passing by. People had complained about this to the Civil Lines Kotwali police
During this, the police detained 23 people and issued challans. While a young man was detained for driving a car in a drunken state and was challaned and the car was seized. Apart from this, two minors riding a bike were caught and the bike was seized.