Swiggy starts liquor home delivery in Bengal, says following safety norms

Food delivery platform Swiggy started on Thursday online processing and home delivery of alcohol in West Bengal after obtaining approvals from the state government.

The company is offering the service in Kolkata and Siliguri, days after first launching delivery in Jharkhand and Odisha.

In a statement, the company said it prioritises safe delivery and ensuring all guidelines are maintained including social distancing.

Customers need to complete a one-time instant age verification by uploading a picture of government approved ID and a selfie for authentification. They can