Kochi | A case was registered and investigation launched into the theft of liquor bottles worth Rs 6,600 from a premium outlet at Muvattupuzha near here, officials said on Thursday.

The theft took place at the state-run Kerala State Beverages Corporation (KSBC) outlet's self-premium counter on the first floor of the Athrassery Building on MC Road between 6.30 pm and 11 pm on October 20, officials said.

The stolen liquor included two bottles of Amazing Premium Grain Vodka and one bottle each of Bacardi Mango Chilli Original Rum, Old Monk White Classic Premium Rum, Royal Arms Premium VSOP Brandy and Kingfisher Ultra Max Premium Beer.

The theft came to light when KSBC officials checked the stock on October 21.

The FIR was registered under Section 305(e) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for theft of property belonging to the government agency, based on a complaint by KSBC officials.

Police are examining CCTV footage to identify those behind the theft and suspect that more than one person was involved, officials said.