Liquor seized from former army officer
Rao admitted to purchasing the liquor from an army canteen in Bengaluru and illegally selling it at a higher price to army personnel in Kurnool. The seized liquor and Rao were taken into custody. Prohibition and Excise Inspector Chandrahas and Sub Inspector Rehana Begum were part of the raid team.
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