Warangal, Oct.14 : In a decisive crackdown on underage driving, the Warangal Traffic Police filed charge sheets against eight minors caught driving vehicles within their station limits. Presenting the offenders before the Juvenile Court on Wednesday, October 14, the presiding Juvenile Magistrate ordered all eight minor boys to be sent to a children’s observation home for one day.
Warangal Traffic Police Inspector K. Sujatha issued a stern warning to parents, urging them not to allow underage children to operate motor vehicles under any circumstances. Police officials emphasized that routine inspections will be intensified across the city. Going forward, any minor caught driving will face immediate charge-sheeting and court presentation, while their parents will be summoned for mandatory counseling and potential legal accountability.
In separate judicial proceedings on the same day, Warangal Second Class Magistrate Ankeswarapu Kamalakar penalized three motorists driving without valid licenses, imposing a collective fine of ₹800. Additionally, 13 individuals caught during drunk driving checks were produced before the court, resulting in total fines amounting to ₹10,800.
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