KOLKATA: An instruction from the police brass has led to the suspension of breathalyzer tests, barely 48 hours after Lalbazar confirmed it will continue despite the Covid surge in the city.
The police headquarters refused to clarify if this order is for a short period or whether the matter will be reviewed only after a significant drop in numbers. The breathalyzer test, reintroduced after a 16-month Covid break on November 8 last year, had helped cops in the winter season to put a leash on drink-driving.
"An order was passed on to us on Thursday night. Till Friday evening, the order had not been reviewed. With all top traffic cops presently in isolation, the decision was taken and communicated via video calls,” said an officer.
