Bhind Cracks Down on Illicit Liquor, Excise Commissioner Issues Strict Directives to Licensees

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Excise Department Tightens Grip on Illicit Liquor in Bhind

The Excise Department has mobilized to curb the illegal manufacturing, storage, sale, and transportation of liquor in Bhind district. Sandeep Sharma, the Divisional Flying Squad Excise Commissioner from Gwalior, made a surprise visit to Bhind and convened an important meeting with district excise officers, staff, and all liquor shop licensees.

The primary agenda of this meeting was to completely halt the illicit liquor trade and ensure the safeguarding of government revenue. During the meeting, Commissioner Sandeep Sharma issued stern instructions to the District Excise Officer and related staff, directing them to immediately identify and take action against all locations where illegal liquor is being sold.

He emphasized the need to intensify road patrols and vehicle checking campaigns. Strict legal action has been ordered against those found involved in the manufacturing, storage, sale, and illegal transportation of especially poisonous and counterfeit liquor.

Emphasis on Revenue Security and Vehicle Checks

Excise department personnel were instructed to conduct thorough checks of vehicles involved in transporting liquor from distilleries and bonded warehouses before issuing transit permits. The Commissioner clarified that establishing strong coordination between the police department and licensees is crucial.

Both parties need to work together to wage a coordinated fight against illegal activities. All liquor shop licensees present at the meeting, held at the district headquarters, were also instructed to immediately report any instances of illegal liquor sales near their shops to the Excise or Police Department.

He stressed the importance of continuous and effective action to ensure the sustained security and increase of revenue. Through this meeting, the department has made its stance clear on enforcing strict adherence to all regulations related to the liquor trade in the district and a zero-tolerance policy for any future irregularities.