Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 9 -- Kerala Police have registered 23,040 cases for drunk driving during a 25-day special enforcement drive conducted across the state from October 13 to November 7.

The special drive was launched to identify motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and prevent road accidents caused by drunk driving. It was conducted from 7 am on October 13 to 7 am on November 7 under the supervision of zonal Inspectors General, range Deputy Inspectors General and district police chiefs, following directions from ADGP (Law and Order) P. Vijayan.

Ernakulam Rural recorded the highest number of cases at 2,762, followed by Kottayam with 2,022 and Thiruvananthapuram Rural with 1,661. Kasaragod district recorded the lowest numbe...