Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Karnataka Seizes 41 Lakh Illicit Liquor, Arrests 1.84 Lakh in Crackdown
The Karnataka government has been working hard to stop illegal alcohol sales.
Over the last two years, they have arrested 1.84 lakh people and seized a lot of illegal liquor and beer.
They have also registered many legal cases against people involved in these activities.
The government is making sure that alcohol is not sold to minors and is doing regular checks to stop illegal alcohol production and sales.
They are also teaching people about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse through awareness programs in schools and villages.
Karnataka Excise Department conducted a statewide crackdown on illegal liquor trade over the last two years.
Total of 1,84,570 raids were conducted, resulting in 1,09,017 arrests.
Seizures included 13.66 lakh litres of liquor and 27.19 lakh litres of beer.
9,179 non-bailable cases and 91,968 bailable and compoundable cases were registered under the Karnataka Excise Act, 1965.
The department is enforcing strict measures to prevent the sale of alcohol to minors and conducting awareness programs to educate the public about the hazards of alcohol addiction.
- Who
- Karnataka Excise Department
- What
- Conducted a statewide crackdown on illegal liquor trade
- When
- Over the last two years, covering financial years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 (July to October)
- Where
- Across Karnataka
- Why
- To target unauthorised liquor manufacture, storage, sale, and transportation
- Total Arrests
- 1,84,570
- Total Raids
- 1,84,570
- Liquor Seized
- 13.66 lakh litres
- Beer Seized
- 27.19 lakh litres
- Non-Bailable Cases
- 9,179
- Bailable and Compoundable Cases
- 91,968
- Period Covered
- Financial years 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 (July to October)