'Delhi consumed Rs 26-cr worth alcohol in last 4 days'

NEW DELHI: THe city residents have consumed liquor worth Rs 26 crore in the last four days, starting from Wednesday, when India won their World cup semifinal match against Pakistan at Mohali.

The sales figure may further rise as the total sales figure of Saturday has not been fully compiled since it was a holiday, he added. Out of the overall alcohol sale, beer has been sold in maximum numbers.

Almost all the beer and wine shops have witnessed huge sales on Saturday, when India defeated Sri Lanka in the Cricket World final match. The alcohol sales and consumption rose significantly after India thrashed Pakistan in the semi-final match.