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Kerala’s proposed liquor policy restricts Horti wine sales to state-run outlets, advances bar closing times to 11 pm, and targets spurious toddy, while unions demand even earlier closures amid ongoing discussions.
Thrissur bakery owner Krishnakumar expressed concern over reports that Kerala may cancel Horti wine sales licenses, noting that securing his permit took a year and caused significant financial and emotional distress.
The Kerala government has decided to cancel licences permitting the sale of Horti wine through bakeries.
On Friday, the Excise Department seized hashish oil and methamphetamine worth about thirty lakh rupees from a suspect's house in Kalpetta, though he managed to evade arrest and is currently being hunted.
Kerala's new narcotics squad stopped registering excise cases due to order ambiguities, causing a decline in local cases. Officials expect a clarifying notification soon to resume normal operations alongside new uniform supplies.
Following a fatal crash that killed three people, Kochi police arrested four college students, including intoxicated driver Suhail Sajeev, while the Excise Department booked three bars for serving alcohol to minors.
An Abkari case involving alleged liquor seizure from Anto Augustine's house sees Lilly Jose and her husband missing. Augustine, arrested, claims the property belongs to Lilly Jose, who seeks anticipatory bail amid an investigation into ownership and possession.
Two doctors were arrested in Kannur after allegedly possessing MDMA, reportedly purchased in Bengaluru, leading to their detention and court proceedings.
Kerala's Excise Department is seeking sponsors, including potentially bar owners, and increased staff contributions for its sports meet, as Bevco CSR funds are unavailable.
A liquor seizure from a Wayanad property has caused a dispute over ownership, with defence claiming a 2022 auction sale while local records still list the accused.
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