Illegal Toddy Trade Busted in Sinapali: 350 Litres of Toddy and Bike Seized, Two Arrested

Sinapali: In a major crackdown on the illegal trade of toddy, the Sinapali Excise Police conducted raids at two different locations and seized 350 litres of toddy along with a motorcycle. Two persons were arrested in connection with the case and later forwarded to court. According to sources, the Excise Department received information about the illegal sale and transportation of toddy in the Sinapali area. Based on the information, Mangal Chhatriya, Excise Officer, led a team that conducted simultaneous raids at Badadarlipada and Nuamalpada-Koilakhala areas. During the raids, 50 litres of toddy were seized near Badalakonda from Telangana resident Badalakonda Ugedar. In another raid at Nuamalpada-Koilakhala, 300 litres of toddy were seized from Putta Nagesh, a resident of Chhattisgarh. A motorcycle allegedly used for transporting the toddy was also seized. Following the seizure, the Excise Department registered a case under the relevant provisions of the Excise Act and arrested both accused persons. They were subsequently produced before the court. The Excise Department stated that strict action against the illegal toddy trade will continue in the Sinapali area and that further raids and inspections will be intensified in the coming days.