Illegal liquor seized in poll-bound K’taka; three booked
Team Udayavani, May 7, 2023, 3:12 PM IST
Muddebihal: The Excise Department officials seized liquor worth Rs 86,000 reportedly transported from Goa in a bid to lure voters ahead of the Karnataka elections on May 10.
A case has been booked against three persons — Shivappa Ramanna Vanakihala, Ramesh Hamanantha Harana and Hamanantha Basappa Harana of Kavadimatti village in this regard. The accused were found to be in possession of nearly 560 bottles of 180ml cheap Goa made liquor.
Sources said that the accused were workers of a national party and the liquor, named Royal Blue Malt Whiskey, was brought at the behest of the party leader for distributing to voters in an attempt to influence them.
Sources further said that those who consumed the liquor fell ill. An Excise department official, on condition of anonymity, cautioned public against consuming the liquor
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Some countries, institutions want weak govt to make easy profits: PM Modi
Sexual harassment, stalking case registered against ex-minister H D Revanna and his son Prajwal
Vijayapura: Tragedy at Lachyana Maharathotsav – 2 dead, one injured after being crushed by chariot
INDIA bloc’s formula is to give PM’s post to alliance parties for one year each: Modi
ASICS Athlete Peter Mwaniki Leads Victory at TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2024
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Some countries, institutions want weak govt to make easy profits: PM Modi
People can talk anything they want to, I know my game better: Virat Kohli on his strike rate
Sexual harassment, stalking case registered against ex-minister H D Revanna and his son Prajwal
Reservation row: Congress campaign ‘biggest lie’ of the decade, says Kishan Reddy
BJP trying religious polarisation in Nagaon: Congress candidate Pradyut Bordoloi