Kerala plans stringent law against fatal accidents caused by drunk, drugged driving

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (UNI) The Kerala Government is considering a special law to ensure stringent punishment for those who cause fatal road accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Transport Minister C.P. John told the State Assembly on Tuesday. The government is consulting legal experts on the proposed legislation, which would seek to deal firmly with such offences, including through vehicle confiscation and imprisonment, he said in reply to a submission raised by C.V. Shanthakumar. The minister said accidents resulting in deaths due to intoxicated driving would not be treated as ordinary cases of negligence. The government…