Despite Liquor Ban, Gujarat Sees Over 300 Alcohol-Related Disputes Every Day
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Despite Gujarat being a dry state since its formation, alcohol-related violence has emerged as one of the biggest reasons for police intervention. Data from the state’s ‘112’ emergency helpline shows that drunken brawls ranked third among police emergencies between September 2025 and June 2026.
During the 10-month period, police recorded 93,993 cases involving people allegedly fighting under the influence of alcohol, translating to more than 300 such incidents every day.
More than 8.3 lakh emergency calls in 10 months
According to official figures, the ‘112’ emergency response service received a total of 8.3 lakh calls between September 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, averaging 2,741 calls every day.
Cases related to physical assault and public disputes accounted for the highest number of police emergencies. During this period, police received around 1.52 lakh calls linked to assaults and another 1.35 lakh calls related to public altercations.
The state also registered 19,095 cases under prohibition laws during the same period.
Alcohol-related violence outpaces theft and road accidents
The data indicates that incidents linked to alcohol consumption required police intervention more frequently than several other emergencies, including theft, violence against women and children, and road accidents.
The figures have once again raised questions about the effectiveness of prohibition in Gujarat, where alcohol has remained banned since the state’s formation.
Ahmedabad records highest number of emergency calls
Among Gujarat’s major cities, Ahmedabad topped the list with 1.91 lakh calls to the ‘112’ helpline, followed by Surat with 1.21 lakh calls and Vadodara with 57,279 calls.
On average, Ahmedabad alone reported around 603 emergency calls every day.
Single helpline for all emergencies
The ‘112’ emergency service was launched to provide citizens with a single point of contact for police assistance, medical emergencies, fire services, women’s safety, child protection and other urgent situations.
