Bars must verify customers’ age through Aadhaar, warns Keralam Excise Minister
Kerala’s excise minister M. Liju has ordered that all liquor outlets must check patrons’ ages using the Aadhaar identification system. He said establishments that serve alcohol to minors risk having their licences revoked. The measure follows a recent fatal drunk‑driving crash near Nedumbassery that killed three people, prompting stricter enforcement against underage drinking throughout the state.