Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow Liquor Shop Salesman Removed After Alleged Sale Of Alcohol To Minor, ₹30,000 Penalty Imposed
Lucknow, September 14: The Yogi Government is taking firm and proactive steps to protect youth and minors from falling into the trap of substance abuse. The government’s policy extends beyond curbing illicit and spurious liquor; it also places special emphasis on preventing access to alcohol by underage individuals. Reinforcing its zero-tolerance approach, the Excise Department acted swiftly…
Lucknow, September 14: In a swift response to allegations of selling alcohol to a minor, the Excise Department in Uttar Pradesh has taken decisive action. The incident, captured in a video and widely shared on social media, prompted an immediate investigation by the District Excise Officer. The inquiry revealed that a liquor salesman at a composite liquor shop in Shubhauli, Vikas Nagar police station limits, was found to have sold alcohol to a minor.
As a result, the salesman was immediately removed from his position, and the shop was penalized with a fine of ₹30,000. Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal emphasized the government's zero-tolerance policy towards underage drinking and vowed to maintain continuous surveillance to prevent such incidents in the future. He also highlighted Uttar Pradesh's exemplary record in maintaining a liquor-free zone for over four and a half years, attributing this success to transparent policies under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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