Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Lucknow Liquor Salesman Removed After Alleged Sale To Minor
A video online appeared to show a liquor-shop worker selling alcohol to someone described as a minor.
The video also showed an argument involving the worker.
The incident was linked to a liquor shop in Shubhauli, Lucknow.
Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal ordered officials to investigate.
Officials said the worker’s behavior was inappropriate.
He was removed from his job immediately.
The shop was fined Rs 30,000.
The minister warned that selling alcohol to children or selling illegal liquor would bring strict action.
He also said Uttar Pradesh had not reported illegal or spurious liquor sales or related deaths for more than four and a half years.
A video circulating on social media allegedly showed a salesman selling alcohol to a minor at a composite liquor shop in Shubhauli, Lucknow.
Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal ordered an investigation and strict action against anyone found responsible.
The District Excise Officer investigated the video on September 11, 2026, and found the salesman’s conduct inappropriate.
The salesman was removed from service immediately, and the shop was fined Rs 30,000 under applicable rules.
Agarwal warned that alcohol sales to minors and illegal or spurious liquor sales would not be tolerated.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal, excise officials, a liquor-shop salesman, and the composite liquor shop involved.
- What
- An investigation followed a video allegedly showing alcohol being sold to a minor; the salesman was removed and the shop was fined Rs 30,000.
- When
- The video surfaced on social media and was investigated on September 11, 2026; the report was issued on September 14.
- Where
- A composite liquor shop in Shubhauli, within the Vikas Nagar police station area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Officials acted over an alleged sale of alcohol to a minor and to enforce rules against underage and illegal liquor sales.
Allegation In Video
Official Investigation
Whether alcohol was sold to a minor
Allegation In Video
The video was described as purportedly showing a salesman selling alcohol to a minor.
Official Investigation
The official account confirmed the video showed an altercation and found the salesman’s conduct inappropriate, but did not state that the investigation independently verified the alleged sale.
Government response
Allegation In Video
The incident raised concerns about underage access to alcohol and possible violations at the shop.
Official Investigation
Officials removed the salesman, fined the shop Rs 30,000, and said further violations would attract strict action.
- Minister
- Nitin Agarwal, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition
- Incident location
- A composite liquor shop in Shubhauli, Lucknow
- Video and investigation date
- September 11, 2026
- Disciplinary action
- The salesman was removed from service with immediate effect
- Shop penalty
- Rs 30,000
- Official warning
- Sales of alcohol to minors and illegal or spurious liquor would not be tolerated
- Minister’s claim
- Agarwal said Uttar Pradesh had reported no illegal or spurious liquor sales or related deaths for more than four and a half years
