Swiggy starts home delivery of alcohol in these states

There is good news for drinkers as food delivery company Swiggy will now deliver alcohol to your home. A food delivery company called Swiggy has now started delivering alcohol as well.

The service has been launched in four states and will soon be extended to other cities. Swiggy has started home delivery of liquor in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Kolkata.

A spokesman for the company said that the decision has been taken by Swiggy with the intention of reducing the crowds at the shops in the lockdown.

"After a successful start in Jharkhand and Odisha, we have now started home delivery of liquor in West Bengal," he said. The company has partnered with authorized retailers in major cities after scrutinizing the licenses and other necessary documents as per the directions of the state government.

In order to avail this service, customers will have to upload their age, identity card and their photo. At the same time, limits have been set on orders so that customers do not place more orders.