Goshamahal police arrest man for illegal liquor sale on Gandhi Jayanthi
HYDERABAD: Goshamahal police have apprehended one person for allegedly possessing and selling IMFL liquor bottles illegally without a valid licence, taking advantage of the closure of wine shops on account of Gandhi Jayanthi.
According to the Goshamahal police, the accused is Arjun Singh, a resident of Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. He was arrested on October 2, 2026, at 3 pm and is being produced before the Court. The case was registered under Section 34(a)(f) of the TS Excise Act at Goshamahal Police Station.
The accused was previously involved in several cases, including NDPS Act, AP Gaming Act, TS Excise Act of PS Goshamahal. He was also involved in nine e-petty cases reported at various police stations.
Seized property
The seized property includes six bottles of Good Day Prestige Whiskey of 180 ml and 14 bottles of Officer’s Choice of 90 ml.
The police said on October 2, 2026, at 1 pm, a report was received from T. Rangaswamy, HC 8124 of PS Goshamahal, stating that while he, along with PC 30801, was performing area patrolling near Labour Adda, Begum Bazar, they apprehended one person, namely Arjun Singh, 29, who was found illegally selling IMFL liquor bottles to customers without a valid licence. On verification, they seized 20 IMFL bottles, totalling 2.40 litres, comprising six Good Day Prestige Whisky bottles of 180 ml and 14 Officer’s Choice bottles of 90 ml, from his possession.
The accused confessed that he had purchased the liquor at lower prices and was selling it at higher prices by taking advantage of the closure of wine shops on account of Gandhi Jayanthi. It was further revealed that he was previously involved in an Excise case, and hence he was produced before the police for taking necessary legal action.
The Goshamahal Police registered a case under the TS Excise Act. The accused was taken into custody and, during the course of investigation, admitted his guilt. He was earlier involved in seven cases from various police stations. He was immediately arrested and produced before the court and sent to remand.
Public appeal
The Goshamahal Police appealed to the general public not to indulge in the illegal sale or purchase of liquor without a valid licence. It noted that in view of Gandhi Jayanthi on October 2, 2026, wine shops remained closed, and taking advantage of the same, the accused illegally sold IMFL liquor bottles to needy customers at higher prices.
The public was advised not to purchase liquor from unauthorised persons and to immediately inform the nearest police station or Excise authorities about any such illegal activities. Citizens were requested to cooperate with the police in preventing illegal liquor sales and maintaining public order. The release stated that investigation is ongoing and further legal action will be taken as per law.
