Vijay Chowdary

Acting on credible information, raid was conducted at Punganur village in Parvathipuram Manyam district. Discovered an illicit distillation unit operating in a thatched shed behind the residence. Seized 126 litres of unfermented wash, 58 kg of jaggery and approximately 236 kg of molasses kept for fermentation. The chimney structure had been concealed under coconut fronds. 5 persons taken into custody for further enquiry.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Parvathipuram Manyam 01 Liquors in Parvathipuram Manyam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 62 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 Dhone. Search yielded 287 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.

Conducted enforcement raid at Gudur based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2021. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 126 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.

Inspection conducted at retail outlet ES Parvathipuram Manyam 01 Wines in Parvathipuram Manyam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 287 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 Parvathipuram Manyam 01 Liquors in Parvathipuram Manyam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 400 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 Parvathipuram Manyam 01 Bar in Parvathipuram Manyam based on routine compliance schedule. Found 104 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 Komarolu based on prior intelligence. The premises had been raided once earlier in 2024. Discovered fresh evidence of distillation. Seized 400 litres of ID liquor, three plastic drums and one fermentation vessel. Habitual offender — case registered for repeat violation.