Kerala bars told to check age proof before serving liquor
Excise Minister M Liju has directed bars in Kerala to strictly verify customers' ages using Aadhaar cards, after a fatal accident involving an intoxicated underage driver.
A fatal accident involving an intoxicated underage driver prompted Excise Minister M Liju to direct bars in Kerala to rigorously verify the age of customers before serving them. Bars are required to check Aadhaar cards to confirm that customers are old enough to buy liquor. The minister warned that establishments failing to comply will face strict action.