The police booked 38 people in connection with the incident, including 35 guests and three staff members. All 33 women present at the party underwent alcohol tests, tested negative and were subsequently released.
The raid also drew attention after videos of attendees shielding their faces surfaced online, prompting questions about the circumstances surrounding the gathering. The presence of high-profile guests and luxury cars further brought the incident into public discussion.
Liquor Party Raid In Narendra Modi's State Gujarat. Raid at liquor party in Rajkot-Hotel, 39 high-profile people were partying during the police raid https://t.co/XRFqWwkA7X
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Following the bust, the local builder association called for an end to prohibition, adding to the debate over the enforcement of Gujarat's liquor prohibition policy. The incident has also raised questions about enforcement priorities, particularly in comparison with issues such as drunk driving.
The Rajkot raid has brought renewed attention to liquor prohibition enforcement, with the seizure of 11 bottles and police action against those allegedly involved placing the private celebration at the centre of a wider public debate.
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