1,964 IMFL bottles seized on dry day in Virudhunagar district

Virudhunagar district police seized 1,964 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor during raids on Gandhi Jayanthi. The operation resulted in 52 arrests across 49 cases as authorities enforced a dry day.
Why it matters
Highlights local law enforcement efforts to maintain public order and enforce prohibition policies during state-mandated dry days.
Virudhunagar district police on Friday (October 2, 2026) seized 1,964 IMFL bottles hoarded at different places during special raids conducted on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi.
A statement said 52 persons were arrested in 49 cases of illegal hoarding of IMFL bottles were registered as Tasmac shops remained closed on the dry day.
Published - October 02, 2026 09:55 pm IST
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