Assam: Excise Department Raids Illegal Distilleries In Amguri

AMGURI: The Excise Department conducted a major operation against alcohol distilleries operating illegally in Amguri based on reliable input from the Guwahati Special Branch. The Nazira and Sivasagar Excise Departments executed the operation against illegal distilleries in Modi Nagar of Gelaki as well as Habi Gaon and Ram Tuk Gaon and Konwar Gaon.

During the raid, the team recovered 8,200 liters of illicit alcohol along with 11 distillation units while destroying 35 liters of dangerous alcoholic beverages. The six families residing in Konwar Gaon had also kept illegal alcohol hidden below ground in textile bags. Arresting the illegal distillery was one of the outcomes from the operation.

After the relocation of the Excise department office from Amguri, it gives a green flag to the increase in illegal distillation operations. People living in parts of Borbam, Borsila, Haluwating, and other areas are calling on the authorities to enhance their efforts to stop the increasing illegal alcohol business.

Meanwhile, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) and Chatra Mukti Sangram Samiti (CMSS) on Tuesday, February 18, staged a strong protest in front of the Amguri Revenue Circle Office in Sivasagar district, alleging that National Brick Quarries is illegally manufacturing bricks in the Amguri Revenue Circle area.

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