Excise department unearths illegal liquor den in Gwalior’s Bhitarwar, recovers 5,400 kg of raw material and one still
मुख्य बातें
- •Excise Department seized 5,400 kg of raw material (lahan) and one illegal still during a raid in Bhitarwar, Gwalior.
- •Goods worth ₹5.40 lakh were destroyed, and four FIRs were registered for investigation.
- •Continuous surveillance is being maintained to prevent illegal liquor trade in the area.
- •Four individuals have been named in the FIRs, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Madhya Pradesh Excise Department conducted a major crackdown on illegal liquor production in Bhitarwar, Gwalior district, seizing 5,400 kg of raw material (lahan) and one illegal still. During the operation, goods worth approximately ₹5.40 lakh were destroyed. Officials have registered four FIRs and launched an investigation, with further raids continuing.
According to local sources, the operation was carried out on Thursday night. The Excise Department team located the illegal still during a surprise raid. A large quantity of raw materials and manufacturing equipment were also confiscated during the operation. Officials stated that apart from lahan, several empty bottles and other materials used in liquor production were recovered.
