Varanasi police arrested Achala Ram from Rajasthan and seized 9,086 litres of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 75 lakh in Ballia district. The truck was intercepted near Sohanv petrol pump.
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy for questioning in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam investigation case. The probe focuses on alleged irregularities in the state's liquor policy.
Police in Silchar intercepted a truck carrying 195 cartons of Indian Made Foreign Liquor illegally from Meghalaya to Mizoram. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the interstate smuggling operation.
Patna police arrested an alleged liquor supplier near GPO roundabout during a vehicle-checking drive. Foreign liquor was recovered from his car.
Dahod police intercepted a truck on the Indore-Ahmedabad highway, seizing IMFL worth Rs 1.35 crore and arresting two persons in a major liquor smuggling bust.
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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.
From horseback transport to train engine concealment, Bihar's liquor smugglers employ increasingly inventive methods to bypass prohibition enforcement in the dry state.
Three policemen from Dahod district face suspension after being caught transporting liquor from Rajasthan. One officer fled after his vehicle crashed into a drain during a police chase.
Three policemen from Dahod district face charges for allegedly smuggling liquor from Rajasthan. Their vehicle crashed into a drain during a police chase, leading to recovery of alcohol worth Rs 66,646.
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.
In a major crackdown, police seized liquor worth Rs 1.5 crore hidden under rice bags on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. One arrested. Details inside.
Pune Customs data reveals a dramatic shift: high-value hydroponic marijuana smuggling has eclipsed traditional gold smuggling at the city's airport in 2025. Discover the details and reasons behind this new trend.
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.
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.
A tragic bus accident on Udaipur's Highway-48 leaves 2 dead and 13 injured. Police investigation uncovers illegal liquor smuggling. Details on the crash and ongoing probe 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 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.
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.
A police sub-inspector was injured in Khargone when Jamli villagers blocked a national highway, demanding Rs 15 lakh compensation for a youth hurt in a liquor smuggling incident. Read the full 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.