Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Excise officials attacked during bar raids in Bhubaneswar
Excise officials in Bhubaneswar were attacked by some drunk men while they were checking bars to make sure they follow the rules.
The officials were not hurt, but they threw liquor bottles at the officials' cars.
The officials reported the incident to the police.
The checks were happening because of a recent fire in a restaurant that was running a bar without a license.
The officials will keep checking the bars to make sure they follow the rules.
Excise officials conducted raids on over 30 bars in Bhubaneswar to ensure adherence to norms.
A group of drunk men attacked the officials by hurling liquor bottles at their vehicles.
No injuries were reported among the excise officials.
A complaint was lodged at Chandrasekharpur police station against the attackers.
The raids were prompted by a recent fire incident in an unlicensed bar in the area.
- Who
- Excise officials and drunken men
- What
- Attack on excise officials during bar raids
- When
- December 15, 2023 (Saturday night)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- To ensure timely closure and adherence to norms, following a recent fire incident in an unlicensed bar
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Incident Date
- December 15, 2023
- Number of Bars Raided
- Over 30
- Injuries
- None reported
- Complaint Filed
- Yes, at Chandrasekharpur police station
