Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The State Excise Department carried out a major operation against illegal liquor on the orders of assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari on Wednesday.

The team led by flying squad in charge Kamlesh Solanki and with the guidance of ADEO Ashok Khatri and Ganpat Singh Dhund, conducted raids at various places in Mhow including BhondiyaTalab, Banjari, and Bhatkhedi.

During the raids, 10 cases were registered, out of which 8 were under sections 34(1) (A) and 34 (F) of the Excise Act, 1915. Two accused were arrested and later released on bail on the spot. In this action, 120 litres of locally made liquor and 1,500 kilograms of mahua lahan were seized, with a total market value of nearly Rs 1.75 lakh.

The illicit liquor and raw material were destroyed on the spo

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