Drive against liquor: UP Govt seizes 26 lakh litres illicit liquor in 2022-23

Uttar Pradesh, April 11: As per the press release, the statewide crusade in Uttar Pradesh against illicit liquor under the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath has brought the desired results. 

The team comprising the Excise Department, Police and the district administration has so far successfully seized 26.68 lakh litres of illicit liquor, arresting 29,701 accused. 

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Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, UP government aimed to end the illicit liquor and drug trade, prompt and strictest action was taken with immediate effect in such cases. 

According to the Excise Commissioner Senthil Pandian C, the Excise Department has completely cracked down on the production of spurious liquor and there has not been a single untoward incident due to the consumption of illicit liquor in the last financial year. 

In the meantime, seven special enforcement drive were also conducted during special occasions and festivals with the joint efforts of the Excise Department, Police and District Administration. Cooperation was also taken from the GST and Transport departments as per this campaign's requirement.

Under the special enforcement operations, around 2,10,465 raids were conducted and 27,491 cases were registered and 7.52 lakh litres of illicit liquor was seized. 

As many as 9,380 accused involved in the illegal liquor trade were arrested and cases were registered against them under the Excise Act as well as other relevant sections whereas 225 vehicles used for the transportation of illegal liquor were seized.

In order to control the sale and smuggling of illicit liquor, UP government also issued toll-free number '14405' and WhatsApp number 9454466019 at Excise Headquarters, Prayagraj for information from the general public regarding illicit liquor, remain continuously functional 24x7. Immediate and effective action was taken on the information received.

Several other measures were taken to curb the production of illicit liquor. 

The action was taken by holding frequent meetings with watchmen, accountants and licensees at the village level, obtaining information about the places of sale of illegal liquor.

Meanwhile, surprise inspection was also conducted, installation of CCTV cameras   in liquor distilleries, wholesale permits and retail shops, GPS-fitted vehicles are being used in the state, etc. 

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- ANI

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