The Excise Department team took major action on Monday in the Gandhinagar area and seized illegal liquor by conducting raid, drums and canes filled with liquor were kept hidden in pits.
At the same time, liquor was kept in bottles in the houses as well. After confiscating the liquor, the staff disposed of the liquor in the drain. Officials say that there was information about illegal sale and storage of liquor in Gandhinagar area due to which this action was taken.
In the raid 3000 kg Mahua Lahan(raw material), 40 liters of raw liquor was seized from the spot. Liquor was kept in 10 to 12 small drums. At the same time, liquor was also stored in cans and small bottles. A huge quantity of liquor stock was stored here. Some bottles were kept hidden in the bushes on the bank of the drain.
This action was taken on the instructions of Collector Avinash Lavania and Assistant Excise Commissioner Rakesh Kurmi. Under the guidance of Controller Sajendra Mori, the team reached the Gandhinagar area in the morning. Women were found with liquor in many houses.
Controller Mori said that a total of 15 cases were registered under Section 34(1) of the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act. At the same time, 3000 kg Mahua Lahan (raw material), 40 liters of raw liquor were seized. The equipment used for making liquor was also found.