Student caught with illicit liquor at school in Thamarassery

A student in Thamarassery, India, was caught distributing illicit liquor to peers during a school inspection. Police have registered a case under the Abkari Act and are searching for the student's stepfather, who is suspected of manufacturing the alcohol.
Why it matters
The incident highlights concerns regarding student safety, substance abuse in schools, and the prevalence of illegal home-brewing operations.
A Class X student was caught with a bottle of country-made illicit liquor during a flash inspection by the school authorities at Thamarassery in Kozhikode on Thursday (June 25, 2026). The student was reportedly carrying the illicit liquor in his water bottle for secret distribution among his friends.
The report provides factual coverage of a local crime incident without editorializing.
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