Radico Khaitan's ‘Trikal' whisky banned in U'khand
Uttarakhand Excise Commissioner Harichandra Semwal said the state has not approved 'Trikal' whisky in any capacity, emphasising that any product using names linked to deities or religious beliefs will not be permitted in the state.
'Such branding hurts the religious, cultural, and social sentiments of our people,' he said in the statement.
Semwal also described the viral claims suggesting 'Trikal' whisky is being sold in Uttarakhand as 'baseless, misleading, and part of a deliberate attempt to malign the image of the state and its administration'.
'These rumours are part of a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and damage the image of the state and its administration,' he said
Semwal said that an FIR would be filed against those spreading the misinformation.
The backlash began after Radico Khaitan, a major Indian liquor manufacturer known for brands such as 8 PM, Magic Moments, Royal Ranthambore, and Rampur Indian Single Malt, launched 'Trikal' as a premium whisky offering.
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