Excise Team Raided for Illegal Liquor in Soro Attacked, Vehicle Pelted with Stones

The excise department launched an operation in the town of Soro, Odisha, targeting illegal liquor production and distribution. Officers arrived in a convoy to inspect suspected premises and seize contraband alcohol.
During the raid, a group of locals confronted the team, hurling stones at the officials and their vehicle. The projectile attack caused visible damage to the police vehicle’s windshield and body panels.
No injuries were reported among the excise personnel, but the incident prompted a swift response from senior officials who secured the area and began filing a case against the assailants. The department has announced that a detailed investigation will be undertaken to identify and prosecute those responsible for the assault.
The raid underscores ongoing challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in curbing illicit liquor trade in parts of Odisha, where such operations often meet resistance from vested interests.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with anti‑illicit liquor drives and assured that any further attempts to obstruct law‑enforcement will be dealt with strictly under the law.