Sixteen Arrested in Gujarat Liquor Bust During Festive Celebration

In Gujarat, a state prohibiting alcohol, sixteen individuals were arrested at an illicit liquor party during the Uttarayan festival in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi area. Organized by Kushal Shah, the event was raided by police, resulting in charges under the Prohibition Act and the seizure of foreign alcohol.

In a significant bust in Ahmedabad's Ambawadi area, police arrested sixteen individuals during a festive gathering involving alcohol, which is banned in Gujarat, officials reported on Friday.

The group was caught celebrating the Uttarayan festival with drinks on a residential terrace without proper authorization. The event's organizer, Kushal Shah, faces charges under the Prohibition Act.

Authorities, acting on a detailed tip-off, seized foreign liquor valued at Rs 13,000. Police are conducting medical evaluations to assess alcohol consumption levels among the attendees.

(With inputs from agencies.)