Assam's Excise Commissioner has issued a categorical warning to illicit liquor syndicates operating across the state, underscoring that their clandestine activities will be met with unwavering and decisive action. This stern declaration comes on the heels of a significant operation recently conducted in the Chirang district, where authorities successfully dismantled a major network involved in the illegal trade of spurious alcohol.
The multi-pronged operation in Chirang witnessed excise teams, supported by local law enforcement, targeting several clandestine brewing and distribution points. While specific details regarding the volume of seizures and the number of arrests made were not immediately released, officials confirmed that the scale of the crackdown was substantial, effectively disrupting a significant supply chain of illegal liquor in the region.
Speaking on the matter, the Excise Commissioner reportedly affirmed the department's unwavering commitment to eradicating the illicit liquor menace. "Our message is unequivocal," an official close to the Commissioner conveyed, "those who engage in the production and sale of illegal alcohol, thereby jeopardizing public health and defrauding the state of its rightful revenue, will face the full force of the law. This recent action in Chirang is a clear testament to our resolve, and similar operations will intensify across all districts of Assam."
The issue of illicit liquor has long been a persistent concern in Assam, frequently linked to health crises and substantial losses to the state exchequer. The Excise Department has been under increasing pressure to curb these activities, which often flourish in remote and rural areas. The department has urged public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities, reiterating its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against illegal alcohol production and distribution, signaling that more stringent enforcement measures are firmly on the horizon.
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