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Crime
Illegal Alcohol Syndicate Operates Across Gujarat-MP Border, Officials Allegedly Complicit
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:15 PM
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A cross‑state network that moves illicit liquor from Malwa and Nimad to Gujarat is reportedly run by an organised syndicate, with alleged collusion of officials at various levels.
Investigations by local authorities in Indore have uncovered a well‑structured illegal liquor operation that stretches from the Malwa and Nimad regions of Madhya Pradesh to the neighbouring state of Gujarat. The syndicate controls the entire supply chain, from awarding contracts to retail outlets to arranging transport and distribution.
Sources say the network generates revenues in the range of several crores of rupees, with money changing hands at each stage of the chain. Investigators allege that the smooth functioning of the operation is facilitated by the involvement of certain officials, who allegedly turn a blind eye or actively assist the smugglers.
Law enforcement agencies have begun probing the alleged nexus between the syndicate and the officials, aiming to dismantle the network and curb the flow of illicit alcohol across the border. The probe is expected to focus on licensing irregularities, transport permits, and the role of local shop owners who receive the contraband.
If the allegations are substantiated, the case could lead to significant legal action against both the traffickers and any public servants found complicit, underscoring the broader challenge of curbing illegal liquor trade in the region.
Sources say the network generates revenues in the range of several crores of rupees, with money changing hands at each stage of the chain. Investigators allege that the smooth functioning of the operation is facilitated by the involvement of certain officials, who allegedly turn a blind eye or actively assist the smugglers.
Law enforcement agencies have begun probing the alleged nexus between the syndicate and the officials, aiming to dismantle the network and curb the flow of illicit alcohol across the border. The probe is expected to focus on licensing irregularities, transport permits, and the role of local shop owners who receive the contraband.
If the allegations are substantiated, the case could lead to significant legal action against both the traffickers and any public servants found complicit, underscoring the broader challenge of curbing illegal liquor trade in the region.