Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills shop found mixing 60 ml of whiskey into each kilo of ice cream

The Hyderabad Excise Department seized an ice cream parlour for selling whiskey-laced ice cream, arresting individuals involved in the illegal operation, officials confirmed on Friday.

Ice Cream Parlour Raided in Jubilee Hills

The incident surfaced when the Excise Department raided Ariko Cafe Ice Cream Parlour, located on roads 1 and 5 in the Jubilee Hills area. During the raid, officials confiscated 23 pieces of whiskey-laced ice cream, weighing a total of 11.5 kg. The parlour owner, Sharath Chandra Reddy, was allegedly mixing 60 ml of whiskey into each kilogram of ice cream and selling it at high prices.

Use of Social Media for Promotion

Authorities identified two more individuals involved in the scheme—Dayakar Reddy and Shobhan. The pair were reportedly using Facebook to advertise the whiskey-laced ice cream, hoping to attract more customers. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Liquor Worth Rs 3.85 Lakhs Seized at RTC Cross Roads

In a related incident, the Excise Department also seized non-duty-paid liquor worth Rs 3.85 lakhs at RTC Cross Roads in Hyderabad. The accused, Gopal Agrawal from Attapur, allegedly brought the liquor from Chandigarh in a vehicle and intended to sell it in Hyderabad at a higher price.

"The accused had purchased the liquor at Rs 1.32 lakh in Chandigarh and was planning to sell it in Hyderabad for Rs 4 lakh," stated the Excise Department in a press release. Further investigations are ongoing into both incidents.

(Inputs from ANI)