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Crime
Police Arrest 10 Individuals for Public Drinking in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 03:16 PM
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Punjab police detained ten people for consuming alcohol openly in Jalandhar, citing violation of prohibition laws.
Police in Jalandhar, Punjab, carried out a raid on a public gathering where alcohol was being consumed openly. Ten individuals were taken into custody after officers confirmed they were drinking in violation of state prohibition rules.
The operation was part of a broader effort by the Punjab police to enforce the ban on public consumption of liquor and curb related disturbances. No injuries were reported during the arrest.
Authorities said the detainees will be presented before the local magistrate and could face penalties under the Punjab Prohibition Act.
The operation was part of a broader effort by the Punjab police to enforce the ban on public consumption of liquor and curb related disturbances. No injuries were reported during the arrest.
Authorities said the detainees will be presented before the local magistrate and could face penalties under the Punjab Prohibition Act.