The Haridwar Excise Department has stepped up district-wide checking during the festival season amid concerns about the illegal sale and smuggling of liquor. Teams have been instructed to maintain regular surveillance and act promptly on information about suspicious activity.
District Excise Officer Kailash Chandra Binjola said the department was on alert because illegal liquor supply, storage and sales could increase during the festive period. He directed teams in all areas to continue inspections and monitor suspected locations.
Jwalapur raid and seizure
On Tuesday, an excise team raided the house of Jagpal in the Jwalapur area. Officials recovered about 6 boxes of liquor during the operation and seized the stock.
The department registered a case against the concerned person. Further action is being taken according to the applicable procedure. The available information does not state that an arrest was made.
Checks to continue across Haridwar
The department’s campaign is focused on preventing the illegal supply, storage and sale of liquor during the festival season. Teams have been activated in different parts of the district and told to conduct regular checks.
Officials have also been instructed to monitor liquor shops and suspected premises in their respective areas. Binjola said strict action would be taken against people involved in the illegal liquor trade.
The department said the checking campaign would continue throughout the festival season. Residents can therefore expect continued inspections in different parts of Haridwar, particularly at locations linked to suspected liquor activity.
Conclusion
Haridwar’s excise department has intensified festival-season surveillance, with about 6 boxes of liquor seized during a Jwalapur raid and a case registered. The district-wide checking campaign will continue, officials said.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why has the Haridwar Excise Department intensified checks?
The department wants to curb the illegal sale, storage and smuggling of liquor during the festival season.
Q. Where was the liquor seized?
About 6 boxes of liquor were seized from a house in the Jwalapur area.
Q. Whose house was raided?
The excise team raided the house of Jagpal in Jwalapur.
Q. What action followed the seizure?
The department seized the liquor and registered a case against the concerned person. Further action is underway according to procedure.
Q. Will the checking campaign continue?
Yes. Officials said the campaign would continue throughout the festival season.
Q. Which locations will officials monitor?
Teams have been told to check different areas, liquor shops and suspected premises across the district.
