A 31-year-old man out on bail was arrested following a police encounter in Mathura for allegedly murdering his friend over suspicion of an illicit affair. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Ludhiana ice-cream businessman Kailash Patel was run over and killed by a former employee during a warehouse robbery. Police have registered a case of death by negligence, sparking family protests.
Residents of Mahadev Nagar in Surat took matters into their own hands, raiding an illegal country liquor den. Police seized 18 litres of liquor and arrested one alleged operator. Read the full story.
Madhya Pradesh government simplifies New Year celebrations with online temporary liquor licences. Get a one-day permit for private parties at Rs 500. Apply now!
Gurgaon SIT makes sixth arrest in multi-crore imported liquor racket. Accused Mudit Kumar diverted untaxed liquor, bypassing all checks. Raid earlier recovered ₹10 crore worth of illegal foreign liquor.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
Kondhwa police raided an illegal liquor operation in Kakade Vasti, Pune, confiscating over Rs 1 crore in unaccounted cash and liquor worth Rs 3.47 lakh. Three suspects face charges under the Prohibition Act. Read the full details.
CBI registers disproportionate assets case against former ED assistant director Vishal Deep & his PNB manager brother. Assets allegedly 231.4% more than known income. Details inside.
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Mohali excise officials arrest a smuggler near Mataur village, seizing 25 cases of whiskey meant for illegal sale in Chandigarh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Sugreev Kumar, key owner of 'The Theka' in Gurgaon, arrested at Delhi airport in Rs 10-crore illegal foreign liquor case. Police have now detained five individuals in the major excise fraud.
A truck carrying liquor overturned in Gujarat's Sanand, leading to chaos as locals looted bottles in the dry state. Police are investigating the source and destination of the consignment.
Dausa police solved a murder case, arresting the wife who orchestrated her husband's contract killing near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Read the shocking details.
South African artist Dineo Seshee Bopape's installation 'Mme Mmu, Bhumi Bhumi' at Kochi-Muziris Biennale invites quiet reflection on humanity's bond with soil. Visit Island Warehouse to experience it.
Karnataka begins a historic online auction of 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada & Udupi from mid-January. A state-wide move aims for transparency and revenue boost. Details inside.
Khagaria police confiscated 212 litres of illegal liquor from an SUV in Paharchak village. The vehicle's occupants fled. SP Rakesh Kumar details the operation.
Hyderabad police arrest a 36-year-old woman, her 22-year-old paramour, and an accomplice for allegedly strangling her husband to death at their Boduppal residence on December 11. Read the full investigation details.
A massive fire gutted furniture and garment warehouses in Surat's Godadara, raising serious questions about fire safety norms and municipal oversight. Read the full report on the incident and its implications.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Unidentified assailants pelted stones & fired at Seemanchal Express near Ara. RPF jawans chased them away. Police suspect illicit liquor smugglers. Read the full investigation details.
Kishanganj police swiftly arrested four individuals for murdering a man and disguising it as a road accident. The crime stemmed from family resentment over an alleged illicit relationship. Read the full details.
Bhopal Crime Branch raids illegal liquor warehouse, seizes 888 boxes. Three arrested, hunt on for manager. Read the full details of the major crackdown here.
Kishanganj police swiftly arrested four individuals for allegedly murdering a man and disguising it as a fatal road accident. The crime was motivated by family resentment over an illicit relationship.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Police in Aligarh's Harduaganj have arrested a woman and her brother-in-law for the murder of a 34-year-old loader driver. The accused allegedly strangled him over an illicit relationship. Full details inside.
Kolkata police launch a manhunt for Kankurgachhi cylinder warehouse owners after a major fire. FIR cites gross irregularities and lack of fire safety. Mayor demands strict action.
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
A major fire erupted at a scrap warehouse near a hospital in Lucknow's Chowk area, causing lakhs in damage. No casualties reported. Read how firefighters battled the blaze.
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
Kalyan Excise vigilance team intercepts a container smuggling foreign liquor worth nearly ₹1 crore from Goa & MP. Driver arrested, investigation ongoing to bust the racket. Read details.