Illegal liquor worth crores seized in Chhattisgarh, Excise department took major action

Raipur. Election season is going on in Chhattisgarh. In this context, the Excise Department has seized illegal liquor worth crores of rupees since the implementation of the code of conduct in the state. After the implementation of the code of conduct, the police has also been continuously supporting the action taken by this department. The Excise Department of Chhattisgarh has conducted a campaign from 9 to 26 October and conducted 2038 raids. During this period, 929 cases have been registered and 825 accused have been arrested. During this period, the department has seized 11 thousand 833 liters of liquor whose market value is Rs 35 lakh 36 thousand 104. The department has also seized Mahua Lahan and Ganja worth Rs 59 lakh 90 thousand 600 during this period.

During these proceedings, the Excise Department has also seized 45 vehicles whose market value is Rs 1 crore 1 lakh 57 thousand. Since the Model Code of Conduct came into effect in the state, the Excise Department has seized liquor, vehicles, ganja and Mahua Lahan worth a total of Rs 1 crore 96 lakh 83 thousand 704. Regular checking of vehicles is being done in 31 checkposts of the Excise Department established in the border districts of the state to prevent transportation of illegal liquor from other states. Along with road checking at various places, the excise staff is also carrying out checking at railway stations, trains, bus stands and buses in collaboration with the Railway Police and State Police. Toll-free number 14405 is being operated by the Excise Department, on which any complaint related to illegal liquor or liquor shops can be lodged. The name of the complainant is kept confidential.