Excise Department conducted raids, 4500 kg of lahan seized and destroyed on spot

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 07: On the directions of Excise Commissioner Subash Chander Chibber, the Excise Department launched a significant operation to tackle illegal liquor distillation in the Karail Manasa and Shekhpur villages of Tehsil Bishnah. The raid, led by Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive) Jammu, Sanjay Bhat, aimed to dismantle illicit liquor production operations in the region.

The team conducting the raid included ETO Samba Dr. Anil Chandan, ETO South Rupali Vaid, ETO Eradication Sania Malik, Inspector Gagandeep Singh (Incharge Bishnah Range), Inspector Khalid Amin (Incharge R.S. Pura Range), Inspector Paramjeet Singh (Incharge Samba Range) along with Excise Guards Parladh Singh, Hitesh Kumar, Kamal Kumar and other officials.

As a result of this operation, the team seized and destroyed 4500 kilograms of Lahan, a key ingredient used in the production of illicit liquor, found and subsequently destroyed on state land.

This raid is part of the Excise Department’s sustained efforts to eliminate illegal distillation and ensure strict enforcement of excise laws. The department remains committed to protecting public health and upholding law and order in the region.