Hyderabad cop injured as illegal car racers ram him in Madhapur IT hub
Synopsis
A cop with a fractured hand and 294 drunk drivers caught in a single weekend — Hyderabad's IT corridor has a street-racing and drunk-driving crisis hiding in plain sight. The deliberate ramming of Constable Ramesh near Niluofer Cafe is the sharpest sign yet that weekend lawlessness in Madhapur has moved from nuisance to assault.
Key Takeaways
Constable Ramesh of Cyberabad Police suffered a fractured hand after a car driver deliberately struck him near Niluofer Cafe, Madhapur on 24 May .
The car driver has been taken into Cyberabad Police custody; the vehicle had a modified silencer and was being used for illegal stunts.
Illegal car and bike racing in Hyderabad's IT corridor is a documented weekend pattern despite repeated police warnings.
294 drunk driving offenders were apprehended during the same weekend crackdown — 255 on two-wheelers, 34 in four-wheelers.
Drunk drivers causing fatal accidents face up to 10 years' imprisonment under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 .
Courts disposed of 156 drunk driving cases in the week of 18–23 May ; 10 offenders were fined and jailed.
A Cyberabad Police constable sustained a fractured hand after a car deliberately struck him when he attempted to stop illegal street racing near Niluofer Cafe in Madhapur, Hyderabad's IT corridor, in the early hours of 24 May. The driver has since been taken into custody, but the incident has renewed scrutiny of a persistent law-and-order problem in one of India's most prominent tech districts.
What Happened at Madhapur
Constable Ramesh was part of a three-member team deployed to intercept a car with a modified silencer that was being used for stunts and racing. When the vehicle refused to stop, officers gave chase and one constable physically pulled the driver out of the car. Police said the driver had intentionally accelerated into Ramesh, fracturing his hand. Video footage circulated on social media showed a crowd of onlookers gathered on the road to watch the racing and stunts.
A Recurring Problem in the IT Corridor
According to police, illegal car and bike racing in Hyderabad's IT corridor is a weekend pattern, with dozens of youths regularly taking to the roads despite repeated warnings. The Madhapur stretch — home to major technology campuses — has seen multiple such incidents, with participants using modified vehicles and performing dangerous stunts in the presence of bystanders. This is not an isolated flare-up but a documented recurring breach of public safety in the area.
Drunk Driving Crackdown: 294 Apprehended
In a parallel weekend enforcement drive, Cyberabad Police apprehended 294 offenders during special checks against drunk driving. Of these, 255 were riding two-wheelers, 34 were in four-wheelers, and 5 were operating three-wheelers.
Offenders were categorised by Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels: 244 recorded BAC between 36 mg/100 ml and 200 mg/100 ml; 30 were between 201 mg/100 ml and 300 mg/100 ml; and 20 recorded levels between 301 mg/100 ml and 550 mg/100 ml. All offenders are to be produced before the court.
Legal Consequences and Court Action
Cyberabad Police warned that drunk drivers who cause fatal accidents face prosecution under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder), which carries a maximum punishment of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine. During the preceding week (18 to 23 May), courts disposed of 156 drunk driving cases: 10 offenders were fined and jailed, 1 was fined and directed to perform social service, and 145 received fines.
What Comes Next
The car racing driver remains in Cyberabad Police custody and is expected to face charges for causing grievous injury to a public servant. The back-to-back incidents — a constable deliberately rammed and nearly 300 drunk drivers caught in a single weekend — signal that enforcement pressure in the IT corridor is set to intensify in the coming weeks.
Point of View
Nearly 300 drunk drivers were caught, many with BAC levels well above three times the legal limit. Cyberabad Police's crackdowns generate large arrest numbers but have not changed behaviour on the ground. The question is whether the courts and the administration will treat the assault on Constable Ramesh as the inflection point it should be — or whether it will be absorbed as another weekend statistic.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the police constable in Madhapur, Hyderabad?
Constable Ramesh of Cyberabad Police fractured his hand on 24 May after a car driver deliberately struck him near Niluofer Cafe in Madhapur while he was trying to stop illegal street racing. The driver was subsequently pulled out of the vehicle and taken into custody.
Who has been arrested in the Madhapur car racing incident?
The driver of the car involved in the illegal racing and the assault on Constable Ramesh has been taken into custody by Cyberabad Police. Further legal proceedings are expected.
How common is illegal street racing in Hyderabad's IT corridor?
According to police, dozens of youths regularly gather in the Madhapur IT corridor on weekends for illegal car and bike racing and vehicle stunts, despite repeated warnings from law enforcement. The problem is described as a recurring pattern, not an isolated incident.
How many drunk drivers were caught by Cyberabad Police this weekend?
Cyberabad Police apprehended 294 drunk driving offenders during special weekend checks. Of these, 255 were on two-wheelers, 34 in four-wheelers, and 5 in three-wheelers, with BAC levels ranging up to 550 mg/100 ml.
What is the legal penalty for drunk driving causing a fatal accident in Hyderabad?
Under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a drunk driver who causes a fatal accident can face up to 10 years' imprisonment along with a fine, for the offence of Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder. Cyberabad Police have reiterated this warning following the weekend crackdown.
