Sale of liquor banned in Bengaluru for constituency elections

The City Police Commissioner has banned the sale of liquor in designated police station areas due to the biennial elections for the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency and South Graduates' Constituency. The ban is effective from 4 PM on October 21 to 4 PM on October 23. During this period, liquor sale, supply, and service are prohibited in liquor shops, wine shops, bars, hotels, restaurants, and other liquor outlets. An exception has been made for food supply in hotels and restaurants.