7,194 cases registered, 1.67 lakh bulk litres of liquor

seized; 180 accused sent to jail

Lucknow, Oct 29 (HS): Under the leadership of Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath, the Excise Department's enforcement drive to curb the illegal

liquor trade in Uttar Pradesh has continued at full pace. During a statewide

campaign conducted over just 23 days in October, officials carried out 68,117

raids across the state. As part of the crackdown, 7,194 cases were registered,

1,67,153 bulk litres of illegal liquor were seized, and 180 individuals were

sent to jail.

In line with the Yogi government's policy to effectively

curb the manufacture, transportation and sale of illegal liquor, enforcement

activities have been intensified across the department.

The statewide campaign is focused on identifying and acting

against illegal activities. The objective is not only to tighten the noose

around violators but also to protect people from the potential harm caused by

spurious and adulterated liquor.

Excise Minister Nitin Agarwal said, The large-scale

action demonstrates the department's emphasis on extending the campaign across

different parts of the state. Enforcement measures such as raids and

inspections play a crucial role in controlling the illegal liquor trade by

identifying unlawful storage, sale and supply networks and ensuring legal

action against those involved.

Excise Commissioner Dr Adarsh Singh said, The

enforcement drive against the illegal manufacture, smuggling and sale of liquor

would continue with full strictness across the state. Stringent action is being

taken against those violating the rules, and negligence at any level will not

be tolerated.

Between October 1 and 23, the department conducted a total

of 68,117 raids across Uttar Pradesh, registered 7,194 cases, seized 1,67,153

bulk litres of illegal liquor, and sent 180 individuals to jail. The Excise

Commissioner reiterated that action against those involved in the illegal

liquor trade will continue.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi