Udupi Police Arrest Individual Allegedly Selling Illegal Liquor

In a routine operation, Udupi police arrested a man suspected of illegally bottling and distributing alcohol in the town. The suspect was apprehended at a warehouse near the main bus stand on Tuesday evening.

Authorities said the individual failed to acquire the necessary licenses from the State Excise Department, violating the Karnataka Liquor Control Act. Several batches of liquor were seized, and investigators are probing whether the operation was part of a larger network.

The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed alcohol production in Udupi, aimed at reducing black market sales and ensuring public health and safety. Source: Google News – Udupi.