Man serves liquor langar in Chandigarh, arrested
A senior Chandigarh Police officer said the FIR also names the liquor store owner and the vodka manufacturer, and that the allegations against them are under investigation.
The Chandigarh Police said spot verification and examination of the video indicated that flavoured vodka was being used during the activity.(Representational image/File Photo) The Chandigarh Police arrested the owner of a liquor shop Sunday after a video allegedly showing vodka being served over ice rolls in the city’s Sector 9 market went viral on social media.
The police said the arrested man has been identified as Rajesh Sachdeva, 53, who was operating a stall in a public place where liquor was being served without a valid permit or licence.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, pertaining to criminal conspiracy, and relevant provisions of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914, including section 68-1-14, in connection with the alleged distribution of liquor. It was registered based on the statement of Constable Harish.
Meanwhile, the Excise Department has also issued notice in the matter
The police said the FIR followed a viral video, which surfaced on Sunday, showing a man serving liquor over “barf ke golay”, or ice rolls, to people outside a liquor vend in the market. According to the police, spot verification and examination of the video indicated that flavoured vodka was being used during the activity.
Dalbir Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Central), said the FIR also names the company that manufactures the vodka, and that the allegations against them are being investigated.
Singh said the roles of other staff at the liquor store are also being verified. “The CCTV footage of the area is being scanned, and further investigation is underway,” he said.
Police sources said they are examining whether the liquor was served with the knowledge or involvement of others associated with the vend or whether it was a part of a promotional activity. The roles of those present at the scene are also being looked into, they added.
The police also said that further action will be taken based on evidence collected during the investigation, including the viral video, spot verification, and CCTV footage from the area.
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