Sisodia orders inspection of all Delhi liquor stores

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday ordered inspection of all liquor stores in Delhi within one week.

Sisodia also called a meeting with officials of excise department on Wednesday to discuss action against those drinking in public.

"Have issued orders for inspection of all liquor stores in Delhi within one week," he tweeted.

"Will meet excise department officials tomorrow to formulate a plan for taking strict action against those drinking in public near the liquor stores."

On Monday, Sisodia raided four liquor stores in Mayur Vihar Phase II along with officers of the excise department.

He suspended the licence of one of the stores for violating terms of the licence. The store was sealed as well.

--IANS

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