Hathras Excise Department Launches Festival Checks, Warns Eateries Against On-Site Drinking

The Excise Department has launched an intensive enforcement and checking campaign in Hathras ahead of the upcoming festivals. The campaign is being carried out under the directions of the Excise Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, and under the supervision of the District Magistrate, Hathras.

On 29 October 2026, the Regional Excise Team and the Enforcement Team, Aligarh Charge, jointly conducted intensive checks in different areas of the district. The teams inspected hotels, roadside eateries and grocery shops located in and around Sasni Gate, Talab Chauraha, Sadabad Gate and the bus stand, along with other areas.

During the campaign, hotel and roadside eatery operators were given strict instructions to ensure that liquor was not consumed on their premises. The department also directed them to follow the rules during the upcoming festivals.

Necessary instructions were also issued regarding cleanliness in the canteens of excise shops. The teams told the concerned operators to maintain proper hygiene and ensure that crowds do not gather unnecessarily at these locations.

The department stressed the need to ensure compliance with the rules throughout the upcoming festival period. The checking drive was conducted as a joint action by the concerned teams in different parts of Hathras.

The Excise Department staff present during the operation included the Excise Inspector, Hathras Sadar; the Excise Inspector, Sikandra Rao; and the Excise Inspector, Enforcement-3, Aligarh.