Delhi Liquor Fraud Exposed: Staff Caught Refilling Premium Bottles with Cheap Alcohol in Government-Run Store

Nov 02, 2025 11:06 pm CST

Delhi excise officials raided a government-run liquor store in Narela where employees were caught adulterating premium alcohol brands by refilling expensive bottles with cheap liquor and water. The fraudulent operation involved purchasing empty bottles from scrap dealers and affixing fake bar codes to pass them off as legitimate high-priced products. Authorities have sealed the premises and sent samples for chemical examination.