KOTTARAKKARA: A 72-year-old man was arrested with 100 bottles of liquor reserved for sale on Onam. Janardhana Kurup (72) was arrested by the Kottarakkara Excise team. Liquor was kept in 500ml bottles in sacks behind the house. Janardhana Kurup is an accused in previous Abkari cases.

The raid was conducted under the leadership of Excise CI C Shyamkumar and Inspector K R Anilkumar.Complaints related to alcohol, drugs, pan masala in the region can be reported on 04742452639, 9400069446, 9400069447. Complaints can be reported to district level toll free number 155358.