Gadwal, a town in Telangana, is facing a worrying rise in road accidents and traffic rule violations. The area under the Aiza Police Station has seen a sharp increase in fatal crashes over the last three years. Despite using modern tools like the e-Challan system, dangerous habits—especially drunken driving—continue to claim lives.
At a recent press briefing, Santinagar Circle Inspector Tata Babu and Sub-Inspector Srinivasa Rao shared the latest data, urging citizens to take road safety seriously.
Over the period from 2023 to 2025, police recorded 45 accidents. These crashes led to 26 deaths and 53 injuries. The year 2024 saw the highest toll, with 13 people killed and 28 injured in 12 fatal accidents.
Here’s how the numbers break down:
– 2023: 7 fatal accidents, 8 deaths, 10 injured
– 2024: 12 fatal accidents, 13 deaths, 28 injured
– 2025 (so far): 5 fatal accidents, 5 deaths, 15 injured
The data shows a troubling trend of increasing injuries and deaths. The early figures from 2025 suggest the issue is far from over.
One of the biggest dangers is drunken driving. In just three years, police registered 796 cases:
– 2023: 282 cases
– 2024: 275 cases
– 2025 (so far): 239 cases
Although the numbers show a slight dip, CI Tata Babu said the problem hasn’t gone away. “Fines and awareness campaigns are not enough. People must change their behavior,” he said.
To catch violators, the police use the e-Challan system, which digitally records traffic offenses. It caught a total of 10,755 violations in three years, collecting over ₹40 lakh in fines.
Breakdown of fines and violations:
– 2023: 2,302 cases – ₹5,40,975
– 2024: 6,165 cases – ₹20,23,250
– 2025 (so far): 2,288 cases – ₹14,44,240
These figures show better enforcement but also reveal that many drivers still ignore rules. CI Babu said penalties alone won’t fix the problem if people keep breaking the law.
In a direct message to the public, CI Tata Babu called for responsible driving. “We can issue thousands of challans, but unless people care about safety, it won’t matter. Every driver has a duty,” he said.
He listed five key safety tips:
1. Always carry your license and insurance.
2. Wear helmets and seat belts.
3. Never drive after drinking alcohol.
4. Don’t speed, especially on rural roads and bridges.
5. Never let minors drive vehicles.
He also pointed to the Pedda Vaagu bridge as a danger zone, asking officials to install better lighting and safety barriers.
To stop the growing crisis, CI Babu suggested several steps:
– Run regular road safety campaigns
– Increase night patrols and weekend checkpoints
– Use speed cameras and alcohol breath testers
– Teach traffic rules in schools and colleges
– Improve road conditions in high-risk areas
He ended with a strong reminder: “Policing can only do so much. Real change will come when the community joins in. Together, we can prevent more deaths.”
