Hyderabad, Jan. 24 -- A debate over liquor shop timings in Munugode, Nalgonda district led to a face off between supporters of Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and excise officials on Friday, January 23.

The excise department intervened to ensure that the liquor shops operate as per state laws. The incident occurred in Samsthan Narayanpur area, where liquor shops opened after 10:00 AM according to the rules in Telangana.

According to reports, the excise department's move followed attempts by local leaders to impose different timings for liquor shops in Munugode. Earlier, Mungode MLA Rajgopal Reddy had directed the liquor shops to open only after 1:00 PM, warning that violations would not be tolerated.

In Samsthan Naraynpur, supp...