Udupi: A man has been apprehended for illegally vending liquor in a public space near the Tourist Tempo Stand at Kunjal Junction, located in Waramballi village of Brahmavar taluk.
The accused, identified as Umesh Poojary (49) from Handadi, was found selling liquor without a permit. According to police, he had been purchasing alcohol from Tonic Wine in Brahmavar and reselling it at inflated prices, violating excise regulations.
During the arrest, authorities confiscated 30 tetra packs of liquor valued at ₹1,700, along with the scooter he used to transport and sell the alcohol.
A case has been officially filed at the Brahmavar Police Station, and further investigation is underway.