ED raids reveal a sprawling criminal network in Odisha involving illegal sand mining, forged permits, interstate smuggling, and illicit liquor manufacturing, following CAG findings of Rs 1,000 crore revenue loss.
Patna police arrested an alleged liquor supplier near GPO roundabout during a vehicle-checking drive. Foreign liquor was recovered from his car.
Police in Jalandhar conducted a successful raid, seizing a significant quantity of illicit liquor. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat illegal alcohol trade in the region.
Mumbai witnesses a sharp rise in illegal liquor trade ahead of BMC elections, with arrests tripling and seizures soaring as political operatives mobilize voters in slum areas.
The Bombay High Court declined to restrict liquor sale ban only to polling day, upholding Maharashtra rules that prohibit sales before, during, and after elections.
Mohali police arrested three individuals in separate incidents, recovering 175gm of heroin and 36 bottles of illicit liquor as part of a special anti-narcotics campaign.
Darbhanga police arrested an RJD youth wing functionary and another person for liquor smuggling. Police seized 187.92 litres of foreign liquor worth ₹3 lakh and uncovered a network.
Patna Police conducted two successful raids, arresting three criminals including a fugitive. The operation led to the recovery of country-made pistols and illicit liquor. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Ballia police seized 2780 litres of English liquor worth ₹17.7 lakh from a pickup truck after a dramatic chase near Varanasi. Read the full details of the crackdown on illicit liquor trade.
Haryana State Enforcement Bureau intensifies crackdowns on illegal mining, liquor trade & organised crime in Aravali region. Key districts include Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh. Read details.
Rajasthan Police seizes 322 cartons of illicit liquor concealed inside a diesel tanker from Punjab. The seizure raises questions on Punjab's enforcement. Read the full investigation details.
Jaipur's excise department sealed 27 liquor shops for alleged violations. Owners claim arbitrary action, saying they met sales targets. Read the full details of the dispute.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
Ludhiana's Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on eateries illegally serving liquor. 13 establishments fined over ₹1.5 lakh in recent raids. Details inside.
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
Bapatla district police conducted a massive cordon and search operation in Chirala, seizing suspected stolen vehicles and illicit liquor materials. SP B. Umamaheshwar vows to continue crackdown. Report crimes via 112.
A joint excise team seized 477 litres of foreign liquor and 210 litres of spirit in Hazaribag. One arrested, six booked and absconding. Read the full details of the police crackdown.
Nagpur police intensify pre-election security, seizing illegal weapons from a sanitation worker and busting illicit liquor manufacturing units in multiple raids. Read for details.
Gujarat's recent relaxation of its prohibition law in GIFT City highlights the state's balancing act between a decades-old dry law and the demands of global business. Explore the history and impact of this pivotal change.
Rajasthan's New Year celebrations saw record liquor sales exceeding Rs 119 crore, a Rs 5 crore jump from last year. Jaipur led the festivities with hundreds of venues. Discover the premium import trend driving the surge.
Patna authorities arrested nine individuals and seized 66 litres of illegal country-made liquor in a major raid in Kankarbagh. DM vows strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Read the full details.
Residents of ECC Road in Bengaluru's Whitefield area are up in arms against a proposed liquor store near a school and temple. Read about their legal fight and community concerns.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Noida police arrest three men for murdering a 24-year-old over suspicion of an illicit relationship. The body was dumped in a drain. Read the full investigation details.
GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
Maharashtra Made Liquor (MML) sees unexpected high demand since October launch, causing supply shortages. Retailers report weekly stockouts as manufacturers race to scale up production. Discover the price and quality factors driving its popularity.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.
Karnataka's MSIL outlets saw liquor sales nearly double on New Year's Eve, earning a record Rs 181.1 crore. Discover the festive surge and top-selling brands.
Phulwarisharif police swiftly detained a teenager for allegedly strangling Golu Kumar, 16, in a Patna village. The motive was linked to an illicit relationship with the accused's sister. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka's MSIL recorded double liquor sales worth Rs 18.11 crore on New Year's Eve 2025, with Mysuru leading at Rs 3.04 crore. Discover the full state-wide sales breakdown.