Tag: Excise Department

In a major embarrassment for the Excise Department, Rajnandgaon’s newly opened premium wine shop was forced to close within an hour after strong public protests erupted in Mahavir Colony. The incident has raised concerns over administrative transparency and respect for local residents’ voices.

In a major move to curb illegal liquor trade, the Excise Department in Rajnandgaon seized 6.3 bulk litres of illicit Maharashtra-made country liquor and a motorcycle from a suspect during transportation. The operation, carried out under the directives of District Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure, led to the arrest of one individual and was part of an ongoing crackdown against bootleggers and public alcohol abuse.

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) District General Secretary Kamlesh Suryavanshi has demanded the immediate relocation of a recently opened liquor shop situated barely 20 meters from prominent educational institutions on the Rewadih-Pendri bypass in Rajnandgaon, citing legal and moral violations.

In a sweeping crackdown under the directive of Collector Sanjay Agrawal, the Rajnandgaon Excise Department seized large quantities of illegal liquor and related materials in multiple raids across rural areas. Several offenders were apprehended and legal action initiated under the Excise Act, highlighting the administration’s zero-tolerance approach towards illicit liquor sales.