Murali Sahu

Conducted enforcement raid at Pothepalli based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2019. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 296 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES YSR 03 Wines in YSR based on routine compliance schedule. Found 361 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 Adoni village in YSR district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 205 litres of unfermented wash, 63 kg of jaggery and approximately 132 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

On a routine patrol near Banaganapalle forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 218 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 4 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

On a routine patrol near Yerraguntla forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 310 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 3 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

On a routine patrol near Allagadda forest fringe, the team noticed smoke emanating from a concealed location. Discovered earthen pots containing fermented mash and a copper still apparatus. Seized 331 litres of arrack-type ID liquor along with brewing materials. 5 persons fled the scene; one apprehended.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES YSR 03 Wines in YSR based on routine compliance schedule. Found 359 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Gudur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2021. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 133 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.