Two women arrested for selling alcohol from defense canteen in Alwal; 163 bottles seized

The seized 163 bottles of liquor have an estimated value of ₹2.11 million. | Photo credit: By arrangement

Two women were arrested in separate cases for selling liquor procured through defense canteens at lower prices in Alwal, with excise officials seizing 163 bottles worth an estimated ₹2.11 million.

In the first case, the Malkajgiri Enforcement team, led by Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Rao, raided a house in Saraswathi Nagar, Lothukunta, following information about the sale of defense liquor. Officials seized 96 bottles from the house of Manyam Nagaprasanna and her husband Ram Anjaneyula.

According to excise officials, Ram Anjaneyulu procured liquor through defense canteens while his wife Nagaprasanna sold it from their residence. A criminal complaint was filed against both of them. Nagaprasanna was arrested and handed over to Alwal Excise Station, Deputy Commissioner Pradeep Rao said.

In another case, a State Task Force team led by Inspector Ganapathi Reddy raided a house in Soujanya Colony in New Bowenpally and seized 67 bottles of defense liquor from the property of 39-year-old Musimi Lenka. She was arrested and handed over to Alwal Excise Station, the inspector said.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 19:25 IST