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Crime
Mandla police bust illegal liquor operation, destroy 9,000 kg of illicit spirit
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM
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Madhya Pradesh police’s special drive in Mandla seized and destroyed around 9,000 kg of illegal liquor, aiming to curb illicit alcohol trade in the region.
Madhya Pradesh police launched a focused operation in Mandla to target the production and distribution of illicit liquor. During the raid, officers confiscated roughly 9,000 kilograms of unlicensed spirit and subsequently destroyed the entire stock in a controlled manner.
The seizure is part of a broader state‑wide effort to curb the illegal alcohol market, which has been linked to health hazards and loss of revenue for the government. Police officials said the operation was conducted without any injuries or arrests, as the illicit stock was found in hidden storage units.
Authorities plan to continue similar drives across other districts to dismantle networks that supply cheap, unregulated liquor to consumers. The destroyed liquor is expected to be recorded in official records to reflect the scale of the crackdown.
The operation underscores the state's commitment to enforcing the Excise Act and protecting public health, while also sending a deterrent signal to those involved in the black‑market alcohol trade.
The seizure is part of a broader state‑wide effort to curb the illegal alcohol market, which has been linked to health hazards and loss of revenue for the government. Police officials said the operation was conducted without any injuries or arrests, as the illicit stock was found in hidden storage units.
Authorities plan to continue similar drives across other districts to dismantle networks that supply cheap, unregulated liquor to consumers. The destroyed liquor is expected to be recorded in official records to reflect the scale of the crackdown.
The operation underscores the state's commitment to enforcing the Excise Act and protecting public health, while also sending a deterrent signal to those involved in the black‑market alcohol trade.