Dry day raids across Hyderabad, over 70 litres of liquor seized
Hyderabad police and excise officials seized over 70 litres of liquor during raids conducted on Gandhi Jayanti, a designated dry day. Several individuals were apprehended for illegal stocking and sales.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the enforcement of state-mandated dry days and the ongoing crackdown on illegal liquor trade.
More than 70 litres of liquor were seized in separate raids conducted by police and Excise officials against alleged illegal sales in Hyderabad on Gandhi Jayanti, when liquor outlets remained closed.
Mangalhat police said a special drive against illegal belt shops led to the seizure of 50.01 litres of liquor and the registration of five separate cases.
Police apprehended five persons for allegedly stocking and selling liquor without valid licences. The press note, however, lists four unique names, with Ashok Singh, 67, appearing twice among the five entries. Among those named were Rahul Singh, 31, from whom 5.48 litres was seized, Om Prakash Singh, 45, with 25.56 litres, Ashok Singh with 9.12 litres, and Suresh Singh, 38, with 5.85 litres. Police said further investigation was underway in the five cases.
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