Krishna Verma

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 07 Bar in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 328 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 Palamaner. Search yielded 445 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 Chimakurthy village in Srikakulam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 42 litres of unfermented wash, 36 kg of jaggery and approximately 169 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 2 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Puttur village in Srikakulam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 183 litres of unfermented wash, 57 kg of jaggery and approximately 165 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 3 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 07 Liquors in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 200 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.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Srikakulam 07 Bar in Srikakulam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 45 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.

On a routine patrol near Sullurupeta forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 231 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Surveillance led to the identification of a clandestine storage at Kavali. Search yielded 143 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.