Crack down on outlets selling liquor to teenagers

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Press Trust of India Kota
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

"The complaints of selling wine and beer to teenagers and school going students by some liquor outlets have been received," Deputy Excise Commissioner, Kota Division, Anand Mathur said.

"It is the violation of Supreme Court's order and stern action would be taken against the wine contractors and shopkeepers," he said.

Moreover, the excise department is going to have regular watch over the shops against which complaints were lodged by the locals.

Meanwhile, Superintendent of Police, Bundi, Priti Chandra said that sudden raid would be conducted on any liquor outlet and the owner would be severely punished if found selling liquor to the school students.

  

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First Published: Dec 28 2012 | 5:55 PM IST

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