Archive · 19 Dec 2025
UP’s Etah arrests 402 in anti-public drinking drive
In Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, the police arrested 402 people in just two days for drinking alcohol in public places.
This was part of a special campaign called 'Operation Car-O-Bar' to keep public spaces safe.
The police said they will keep doing these checks regularly until January 2, 2026, and warned that anyone drinking in public will face legal action.
The most arrests happened in the Nidhauli Kalan area.
The police want people to help keep public places safe and orderly.
402 people arrested in Etah, UP, for public drinking in a 48-hour operation.
Operation Car-O-Bar aims to curb public drinking and ensure safety, especially for women and children.
Arrests made under Section 34 of the Excise Act for consuming alcohol in public.
Highest arrests in Nidhauli Kalan (47), followed by Jaitra (45) and Kotwali Dehat (42).
Campaign to continue until January 2, 2026, with regular enforcement drives.
- Who
- Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district
- What
- Arrested 402 people for public drinking
- When
- December 19-21, 2023
- Where
- Etah district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To curb public drinking and disorderly behavior, ensuring public safety
- Operation Name
- Operation Car-O-Bar
- Duration
- December 19-21, 2023
- Total Arrests
- 402
- Highest Arrests Area
- Nidhauli Kalan (47)
- Legal Basis
- Section 34 of the Excise Act
- Campaign End Date
- January 2, 2026
- Key Leaders
- SP City Shwetabh Pandey, CO City Rajesh Singh