World · India Bureau
Reporter TV Chief Arrested in Kochi Over Liquor Possession Charges
Anto Augustine, managing director of Reporter TV, was arrested by excise officials in Kochi on allegations of possessing liquor beyond legally permissible quantities. The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into violations of Kerala's abkari regulations.
LSN India ·
Excise authorities in Kochi arrested Anto Augustine, the managing director of Reporter TV, following an investigation into alleged violations of state liquor laws. Augustine was apprehended on charges related to the possession of alcoholic beverages in quantities exceeding the legally permitted limit under Kerala's abkari regulations.
The arrest was made after excise officials conducted an operation that uncovered the alleged violation. Authorities have initiated proceedings under the relevant sections of Kerala's Abkari Act, which governs the production, distribution, and possession of alcoholic beverages in the state.
Details regarding the specific quantity of liquor seized and the circumstances leading to the discovery remain under investigation. The case has drawn attention given Augustine's position as head of the media organization, though no statements have been made regarding the nature or implications of the charges at this stage.
Excise department officials have indicated that the investigation is ongoing and further developments are expected in the coming days.