Amit Sharma – Bareilly : The Excise Department on Tuesday stepped up its enforcement drive against the manufacture and sale of illicit liquor, conducting searches at several locations in the district and recovering around 25 litres of country-made liquor.The operation was carried out under the direction of Deputy Excise Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Agarwal and the supervision of District Excise Officer Hukam Singh. As part of the campaign, excise teams conducted surprise raids in Bhojipura, Peepalsana and Kanchanpur areas falling under Sector-4, Mirganj.
Officials said the teams searched suspected locations during the operation and recovered approximately 25 litres of illicit country-made liquor. The seized liquor was taken into custody and disposed of as per the prescribed procedure. Two cases were registered under relevant provisions of the Excise Act.
The department said the enforcement drive was aimed at curbing the illegal manufacture and sale of liquor and preventing the circulation of unauthorised alcohol in the district. Officials also directed field teams to maintain regular surveillance and intensify checking in vulnerable areas.
As part of the same exercise, the Excise Inspector in Baheri conducted surprise inspections of retail liquor shops in the area. The teams physically verified the stock available at the outlets and checked the relevant records. Licensees and sales personnel were instructed to strictly comply with excise regulations while operating the shops.
Senior officials have directed all excise inspectors to maintain close watch over their respective jurisdictions and step up inspections and enforcement action wherever violations are detected. The department said the campaign against illicit liquor would continue and that action would be taken against those found violating excise laws. Officials also stressed the need for regular monitoring to prevent illegal liquor from entering the market.
