Served liquor without licence, two arrested after raids on outlets

Gurgaon: In a joint operation by the chief minister flying squad, officials of the excise department and police raided two outlets, including an ahata, on Friday allegedly being operated without an excise licence in Sector 29 and Sohna road. Managers of both the outlets were arrested and later released on bail.
The police and excise officers said they had received complaints regarding violation of rules at the ahata for the past few months, following which a special team was formed to raid ahatas in both establishments. Four persons, including the owner of the liquor place adjacent to the drinking area, have been booked.
Inderjeet Yadav, deputy superintendent of police (DSP) with the chief minister’s flying squad, said, “We formed a joint team and raided a food joint in Krishna Market in Chakkarpur where men and women were found drinking liquor. Over 20 were attending a party on the premises.”
Police said they arrested the manager and cashier from the spots.
Meanwhile, another ahata was inspected adjacent to a banquet hall in Badshahpur on Sohna road. Harish Kumar, inspector, chief minister’s flying squad, said, “The ahata had been operational for the last few months. The owner had not even applied for the excise license.”
A senior excise official said such incidents cause revenue loss .