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Crime
Mandla: Four Vegetarian Dhabas Seized in Night Raid, 108 Bulk Litres of Illegal Liquor Confiscated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:45 PM
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A joint administration‑excise team raided four vegetarian dhabas in Mandla late at night, sealing them and seizing roughly 108 bulk litres of illicit domestic and foreign liquor.
A coordinated operation by the district administration and the state excise department was launched in Mandla after intelligence indicated that several vegetarian dhabas were being used as fronts for illegal liquor sales. The raid was carried out late at night, targeting four dhabas that marketed themselves as strictly vegetarian eateries.
Officials reported that the search uncovered approximately 108 bulk litres of liquor, comprising both locally produced spirits and imported varieties, which were being stored and distributed covertly from the dhaba premises. The seized stock was taken into custody for further forensic testing and legal proceedings.
Following the seizure, the authorities sealed all four dhabas to prevent any further illicit activity. Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify any additional parties involved in the contraband operation.
Officials reported that the search uncovered approximately 108 bulk litres of liquor, comprising both locally produced spirits and imported varieties, which were being stored and distributed covertly from the dhaba premises. The seized stock was taken into custody for further forensic testing and legal proceedings.
Following the seizure, the authorities sealed all four dhabas to prevent any further illicit activity. Investigations are ongoing to trace the supply chain and identify any additional parties involved in the contraband operation.