Tightening the noose round drunk drivers, the Mohali site visitors police challaned 14 offenders and impounded eight autos throughout particular nakas on Wednesday.

Jagjit Singh Jallah, superintendent of police (SP, site visitors), Mohali, stated, “The special drive was conducted on Wednesday night. We issued around 100 challans for various traffic violations, including 14 for drunk driving. Eight vehicles were also impounded. The drive will continue in the coming days.

The special nakas were set up near the entry points of the city, where most cases of drunk driving are reported.

Jallah said liquor was cheaper in Chandigarh and Panchkula. “In such a situation, liquor smuggling was prevalent in the area and especially increases manifold ahead of festivals.”

“Strict vigil is being maintained to catch those that drink and drive. No individual can take liquor greater than the permissible restrict into the town with out permission. There is a provision of effective and imprisonment for violators,” he added.