Uttar Pradesh Suspends Gautam Buddh Nagar Excise Officer Over Liquor Overcharging

The Uttar Pradesh government suspended Gautam Buddh Nagar District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar following investigations that confirmed overcharging at liquor shops. Inspections by Deputy Excise Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Singh found violations at nine shops on December 23, 2024, and sixteen shops on January 20, 2025. Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal emphasized the government's zero-tolerance policy on irregularities and corruption, announcing departmental proceedings against Kumar to maintain transparency and discipline.