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Premium liquor worth ₹6,600 stolen from Kerala State Beverages outlet
Officials at a Bevco retail outlet in Muvattupuzha discovered the theft during a routine stock verification on October 21. The incident highlights security concerns at the premium liquor retail facility near Kochi.
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Authorities at a Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) outlet in Muvattupuzha, located on the outskirts of Kochi, uncovered a theft of premium liquor valued at ₹6,600 during a scheduled stock check on October 21. The discovery marked the first indication that the outlet had been targeted by thieves.
The premium retail outlet, which caters to consumers seeking high-end alcoholic beverages, had apparently not detected the missing inventory until the routine verification process was conducted. The stolen stock comprised premium spirits from the facility's collection.
The incident has raised questions about security protocols at Bevco outlets across Kerala. State Beverages Corporation officials have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the theft and have begun reviewing security measures at the Muvattupuzha facility.
Theft from retail liquor outlets remains an intermittent challenge for the state's beverages corporation, which operates a network of authorized retail points across Kerala. The corporation has been increasingly focused on stock management and security improvements at its premium outlets in urban and semi-urban areas.