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Rajnandgaon Excise Department Registers 521 Cases in Crackdown on Illegal Liquor

Purushottam Tiwari
By Purushottam Tiwari

516 accused arrested and four vehicles seized between April 1 and October 31, 2026; 2,096.18 bulk litres of liquor seized

Published on: November 06, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India

The Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on the illegal manufacture, transportation, storage and sale of liquor across Rajnandgaon district. Acting on the directions of Collector and District Magistrate Jitendra Yadav, the department has been conducting continuous enforcement operations against illegal liquor activities.

Assistant Commissioner of Excise Rajesh Kumar Sharma said that between April 1 and October 31, 2026, the department registered a total of 521 cases in connection with illegal liquor activities.

516 Accused Arrested, Four Vehicles Seized

According to the department, a total of 516 accused persons were arrested during the period. The enforcement operations also resulted in the seizure of four vehicles allegedly used for the transportation of illegal liquor.

The seizure figures include:

  • 1,016.05 bulk litres of Chhattisgarh State liquor.
  • 1,080.13 bulk litres of liquor from other states.
  • 36 cases registered under non-bailable provisions.
  • Four vehicles seized for their alleged use in illegal liquor transportation.

The department also took action against the transportation and storage of liquor brought illegally from other states, seizing 1,080.13 bulk litres during the enforcement drive.

Action Against Overpricing at Liquor Shops

Assistant Commissioner Sharma said that all liquor shops in the district are being kept under continuous surveillance. The Excise Flying Squad and the Rajnandgaon Excise Team are conducting regular inspections and checks.

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Action has also been taken against the sale of liquor at prices higher than the prescribed rates. During the period, five cases of overpricing were registered.

Citizens Can Register Complaints on Toll-Free Number 14405

The Excise Department has appealed to citizens to report complaints related to illegal liquor manufacturing, transportation, sale or any irregularities at liquor shops.

People can register their complaints through the department’s toll-free helpline number 14405.

The department stated that enforcement action will continue to curb the illegal liquor trade, protect government revenue and ensure compliance with prescribed rates and regulations at liquor shops across the district.

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