The Excise Department conducted a late-night crackdown on illegal liquor in Bhopal, targeting hotels, roadside eateries, restaurants and suspected storage locations. The operation resulted in the recovery of 1,600 litres of illicit country-made liquor and the registration of more than 30 cases during the enforcement drive.
1,600 Litres of Illicit Liquor Recovered in Bagoniya
One of the major recoveries was reported from Bagoniya village, where Excise Sub-Inspector Swati Baghel led a raid. During the operation, officials caught Rahul, son of Prem Ahirwar, with 1,600 litres of hand-distilled liquor and fermented wash, a mixture used in the production of illicit liquor.
The liquor was stored in tanks normally used for holding water. The recovery formed a significant part of the department’s overnight action against the illegal manufacture and storage of liquor.
Action in Bhim Nagar and Teela Jamalpura
Excise teams also conducted raids in Bhim Nagar and Teela Jamalpura. Assistant District Excise Officer Shekhar Likhar led the operation in Bhim Nagar, while Seema Kashisia headed the action in Teela Jamalpura.
During the operation, Ramesh Advani, a resident of Teela Jamalpura, was caught with country-made liquor in an autorickshaw.
Hotels on Bhopal-Indore Road Inspected
The department also inspected hotels operating along the Bhopal-Indore Road in the Bairagarh area. Assistant District Excise Officer Preeti Uikey and her team took action at Hotel Raunak, Hotel Patel, D’Aark, Kings, Clubk Bana and Big Chill.
Another team led by Sharad Mishra inspected Hotel Delhi Darbar, Hotel Wide and Hotel Avenue in MP Nagar, along with Cuisine Culture in Arera Colony.
More Than 30 Cases Registered
The reported operations resulted in 26 cases being registered during the inspections and related actions, while the overall enforcement drive accounted for more than 30 cases.
The crackdown focused on detecting illegal liquor storage, transportation and violations at establishments across Bhopal.