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A major irregularity in the handling of seized liquor has been exposed in Ramanagara district, where officials entrusted with enforcing rules allegedly diverted expired liquor for illegal sale. The shocking revelation came to light following a police operation by Aijur police.
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According to reports, officials linked to the Karnataka State Beverages Corporation are under suspicion for their involvement in storing and attempting to sell expired liquor instead of destroying it as mandated. The case surfaced after police raided a residence and discovered a stockpile of expired alcohol meant for disposal.
During the operation, around 20 boxes of liquor belonging to various brands were seized from the house of a corporation supervisor identified as Suresh. Investigators revealed that the liquor had originally been confiscated during raids conducted at different locations. As per standard procedure, such expired stock should have been destroyed under official supervision.
However, instead of being disposed of, the liquor was allegedly taken from the Karnataka Beverages Corporation warehouse and secretly stored at the supervisor’s residence. Authorities suspect that there was a plan to distribute and sell the expired alcohol in rural areas for financial gain.
Among the seized items were well-known brands including UB Expert Premium Strong Beer, Kingfisher Ultra-Premium Strong Beer, and Magic Moments Vodka. Officials confirmed that the liquor had already expired three to four months earlier, making it unsafe for consumption.
Further investigation revealed serious lapses in protocol. Despite clear instructions from the Excise Deputy Commissioner to destroy the seized liquor, the stock was not disposed of. It is also alleged that CCTV cameras at the warehouse were deliberately switched off, and out of a total of 640 boxes, at least 20 boxes were illegally removed and stored.
The incident has raised serious concerns about accountability and corruption within regulatory bodies. Police have initiated a detailed investigation to identify all individuals involved and determine the extent of the racket. Strict action is expected against those found guilty of violating public safety norms.
