Rajesh Pratap

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 07 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 189 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 Gudur forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 185 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 07 Wines in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 378 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 Kanigiri village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 242 litres of unfermented wash, 36 kg of jaggery and approximately 240 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 Tadipatri village in Palnadu district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 307 litres of unfermented wash, 41 kg of jaggery and approximately 135 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 4 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Palnadu 07 Liquors in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 266 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 Palnadu 07 Bar in Palnadu based on routine compliance schedule. Found 396 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.

While checking inter-state movement at NH16 Tada border, vehicle bearing registration AP-31-X-1234 was intercepted. The driver could not produce valid permits. On search, 187 litres of non-duty-paid liquor in 39 cartons recovered. Vehicle and consignment seized. Driver and conductor taken into custody.