Delhi govt warns liquor vends, clubs, hotels against selling liquor during lockdown

Delhi government has warned hotels, clubs, restaurants and liquor vends against selling liquor during ongoing lockdown in national capital.

move comes after Excise Department ticed that some establishments are smuggling out liquor from ir premises.

In an order, Excise Commissioner Ravi Dhawan said all licensee such as clubs, hotels, restaurants, wholesale and liquor outlets are warned against indulging in unlawful activities of sale of liquor during lockdown until furr orders.

"Strict action, including cancellation of license and blacklisting, will be taken..." Dhawan said in order.

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With liquor vends, clubs and or such establishments shut since nationwide lockdown, Delhi Police and Excise Department have cracked down on those indulging in selling or transporting alcohol illegally, and seized nearly 8,400 liquor bottles of different brands.

Among nearly 14 arrested include a Delhi Police constable and a milkman who were allegedly transporting alcohol. In ar case, police intercepted an ambulance, which was illegally transporting 25 cartons of liquor. 

Earlier this month, Excise Department raided a club in Punjabi Bagh area in west Delhi for selling alcohol at a higher rate during lockdown. In a separate raid, department seized 6,100 bottles, including some high-end brands.

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