Gujarat police on Thursday (February 5, 2026) arrested 43 men and detained 38 women for allegedly consuming liquor at a private party held at a villa on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, in violation of the State’s prohibition laws. “While 43 male attendees were arrested, 38 women were detained and later released after being served notices,” he said. During the raid, police seized liquor bottles, hookahs, cars, and mobile phones collectively valued at ₹2.3 crore. The seized items included 15 bottles of liquor, 10 hookahs, 22 cars, and 74 mobile phones. If the presence of narcotic substances is detected, additional charges will be invoked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the police said.

Source: The Hindu February 05, 2026 23:59 UTC