Kerala bar licensing: Vigilance probe likely against Excise officials over alleged irregularities

Published 02 Nov 2026, 12:02 IST

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Kerala Excise Minister M Liju signals a potential Vigilance probe into excise officials following alleged bribery in issuing bar licences to long-closed parlours.

— Mathrubhumi English

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Kerala Excise Minister M Liju signals a potential Vigilance probe into excise officials following alleged bribery in issuing bar licences to long-closed parlours.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 02 Nov 2026, 12:02 IST

Kerala bar licensing: Vigilance probe likely against Excise officials over alleged irregularities

Kerala Excise Minister M Liju signals a potential Vigilance probe into excise officials following alleged bribery in issuing bar licences to long-closed parlours.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 02 Nov 2026, 12:33 IST