Chandra Yadav

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Visakhapatnam 03 Wines in Visakhapatnam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 401 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Sullurupeta village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 93 litres of unfermented wash, 40 kg of jaggery and approximately 142 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

On a routine patrol near Adoni forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 208 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 2 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

On a routine patrol near Punganur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 122 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 1 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Visakhapatnam 03 Liquors in Visakhapatnam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 264 litres of duty-paid liquor in excess of permitted stock with discrepancies in maintenance of stock register. Show-cause notice issued; case registered under permit violation provisions.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Tadipatri. Search yielded 432 litres of liquor without valid permit documentation, stored in a private godown attached to a residential property. Two persons arrested. Investigation continues to identify the supply chain.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Pothepalli village in Visakhapatnam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 404 litres of unfermented wash, 58 kg of jaggery and approximately 184 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

While checking inter-state movement at NH65 Aswaraopet, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 432 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 18 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.