Illegal Transport of Defence Liquor Busted in Bengaluru; Two Accused Booked

January 1 Seizure – Ullal Road, Jnanabharathi Zone

On January 1, 2026, excise officials conducted a raid in Zone-18, Jnanabharathi Circle, near Vidyadaniketan Public School, Ullal Road, Sir M.V. Railway Layout, Jnanagangangar, Ullal.

The operation was led by Excise Sub-Inspector Mallikarjun Reddy, along with Excise Inspectors Rangayya and Jasmanth P.V. During the raid, officials seized 40 bottles (30 litres) of defence-quota liquor being transported illegally.

A car was also seized, and the total value of the liquor and vehicle was estimated at ₹9 lakh. A notice has been issued to the accused, S. Kiran (33), a resident of Jnanajyothinagar, directing him to appear for questioning.

January 24 Seizure – NH-48, Kengeri Zone

In another operation on January 24, excise officials intercepted illegal transportation of defence liquor in Zone-17, Kengeri, near Madavara village, Dasanapura Hobli, on NH-48 (Bengaluru–Tumakuru road).

Officials seized 49 bottles (36.750 litres) of defence-quota liquor along with a vehicle. The total value of the seized liquor and vehicle was estimated at ₹17 lakh. A notice has been issued to the accused, G. Govindaraj (27), a resident of Ballari.

Overall January Enforcement Summary

During January 2026, excise officials seized a total of 89 bottles (66.750 litres) of liquor reserved exclusively for defence personnel, along with two cars, amounting to a total value of ₹26 lakh.

Two accused have been booked, and cases have been registered under the relevant provisions of the Excise Act, the department said.