Hyderabad: City police arrested two individuals on Thursday for allegedly possessing and selling illegal liquor in the Goshamahal area. Police confiscated 17 bottles (180 ml each), amounting to approximately 3.06 liters.
A 29-year-old private sector employee and a 39-year-old shop owner with a real estate business were apprehended. Both are residents of Begum Bazar and were selling alcohol without a valid license.
According to police, the 29-year-old is a repeat offender with multiple cases, including offences under the NDPS Act, the AP Gaming Act, and various IPC sections registered at Goshamahal, Mangalhat, and Pahadishareef police stations. He is also connected to nine petty cases.
The 39-year-old has prior cases under the NDPS Act and the Telangana Excise Act, including a recent case registered earlier this year at Goshamahal.
Police caught them during a night patrol near Labour Adda in Begum Bazar. They have been remanded to judicial custody.
Hyderabad
Hyderabad is a historic city in southern India, founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. It is renowned for landmarks like the Charminar and Golconda Fort, which reflect its rich legacy as the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and later the Nizams of Hyderabad. Today, it is a major technology hub, often called “Cyberabad,” blending its regal past with modern innovation.
Goshamahal
Goshamahal is a historic palace complex located in Hyderabad, India, originally built in the late 17th century by the Mughal governor of the Deccan, Abul Hasan Tana Shah. It later served as the official residence of the Nizam of Hyderabad’s eldest son and heir. Today, it is known for housing the Goshamahal Baradari, a grand hall used for cultural events and government functions.
Begum Bazar
Begum Bazar is one of the oldest and largest commercial markets in Hyderabad, India, historically known for its wholesale trade in grains, spices, and textiles. It was established in the late 18th century and named after **Begum** (Queen) **Mallika Begum**, the wife of the second Nizam of Hyderabad, **Nizam Ali Khan**. Today, it remains a bustling, traditional marketplace that reflects the city’s mercantile heritage.
Mangalhat
Mangalhat is a historic neighborhood in Lucknow, India, traditionally known as a center for the city’s kite-making and kite-flying culture. Its history is deeply tied to the Nawabi era of Awadh, when it flourished as a market and residential area for artisans and traders. Today, it remains a vibrant, bustling locality that preserves this unique craft heritage.
Pahadishareef
Pahadishareef is a revered Sufi shrine located in Hyderabad, India, dedicated to the 18th-century saint Hazrat Syed Shah Khaja Moinuddin Hussaini. It is a major pilgrimage site, particularly during the annual Urs festival, attracting devotees from various faiths who seek blessings. The shrine’s history is deeply intertwined with the spiritual and cultural fabric of the Deccan region.
Labour Adda
“Labour Adda” is a colloquial term used in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh, for an informal street-side gathering spot where daily wage labourers congregate, often at dawn, to seek employment for the day. Historically, these sites emerged organically in urban and market areas as crucial, unregulated hubs connecting workers with contractors, reflecting the informal economy’s structure. They represent a longstanding tradition of casual labour markets, often characterized by uncertainty but serving as a vital social and economic node for the working poor.
