Udupi Police Arrest Man Over Illegal Liquor Sale

Police in Udupi detained a 45‑year‑old local resident on Tuesday after authorities received complaints that he was selling liquor without a legal license. The accused was taken into custody at the Majestic police station in the city and is now being held on charges under the Karnataka Prohibition Act.

According to the police, the individual had been operating a covert liquor stall in a residential area for the past six months. Investigations revealed he had been selling spurious alcohol to local residents and was suspected of laundering the proceeds through small businesses. The arrest was carried out in cooperation with the district anti-illicit liquor unit, which has intensified efforts to curb alcohol smuggling and illegal sales since last month.

The charges carry potential penalties of up to three years of imprisonment and a substantial fine under the Prohibition Act. The incident has drawn attention to the community, with local authorities pledging stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns to deter unlawful alcohol distribution. Source: Google News – Udupi.