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21 August 2026

Gujarat spurious liquor deaths

The incident serves as a case study for evaluating the efficacy and implementation challenges of state-level prohibition policies within the Indian federal structure.

1 min read Day 2 of 4 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Spurious liquor incident in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, resulted in 8 deaths and 39 hospitalizations.
  • 13 bootleggers arrested in connection with the incident; investigation ongoing with the alleged kingpin detained in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Victims consumed spurious liquor sold in counterfeit bottles of a popular Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) brand.
  • Gujarat maintains a prohibition policy, banning the manufacturing, sale, and consumption of alcohol.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 4 in Gujarat spurious liquor deaths investigation, which has been running since 20 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the socio-economic challenges associated with the enforcement of prohibition policies in Indian states and the recurring issue of spurious liquor tragedies. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the legal status of alcohol in Gujarat?

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