Excise Department Conducts Major Raid in Deodhara: 221 Litres of Liquor Seized, Five Arrested

Nuapada, August 5: Continuing its crackdown on the illegal liquor trade and smuggling, the Nuapada Excise Department carried out a special enforcement drive on Wednesday in Deodhara Gram Panchayat under Komna Police Station limits, following the directions of the District Excise Superintendent. During the raid, the excise team seized 30 litres of beer, 10 litres of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), 8 litres of I.D. liquor, 23 litres of O.S. liquor, and 150 litres of date palm toddy. In total, 221 litres of various types of liquor were confiscated. Five persons allegedly involved in the illegal trade were arrested, and cases were registered against them under the provisions of the Excise Act. The accused were later produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody. The raid was led by Excise Inspector Hirabati Thati, with active participation from Excise Sub-Inspectors Brundabati Bhua, Mangal Chhatria, and other excise personnel. Officials stated that the Excise Department will continue to conduct surprise raids and take stringent action against those involved in the illegal manufacture, sale, and smuggling of liquor across the district to curb such unlawful activities.