Bhubaneswar has become a hotspot for illegal liquor production, particularly in areas like Saliasahi. The higher you climb in this area, the more illicit activities you uncover. Today, the Bhubaneswar Excise Department conducted a raid in Munda Sahi of Saliasahi, uncovering a stolen local wine distillery. A significant amount of illegal liquor was seized, and workers involved were apprehended. The squad also destroyed a large quantity of paddy that was being used to produce the liquor.
Just two days ago, on Saturday, the Commissionerate Police raided and dismantled three illegal liquor factories in Nayagarh Sahi and Munda Sahi of Saliasahi. During the operation, around 5,500 liters of liquor were seized, and 15,000 liters were destroyed. The liquor was being sold from hidden chambers inside houses.
This crackdown comes in the wake of the recent Chikti liquor deaths, prompting the state government to adopt a stricter stance against illegal liquor production. Raids are being conducted across the state, resulting in the seizure of illegal liquor and the arrest of those involved in the liquor mafia.