Mysuru: To ensure free, fair and peaceful polling on Apr. 18, the Excise Department has ordered the closure of all 535 wholesale and retail liquor shops including Military Canteens, Star Hotels, Clubs, Bars attached to Restaurants and Wine Stores across the district from Apr. 16 evening (6pm) to Apr. 18 midnight.
The Deputy Commissioner of Excise Rupa has issued orders prohibiting sale and storage of liquor during the LS elections. Accordingly, bars and pubs have already gone dry.






