Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: The Odisha government has intensified its crackdown on the illegal liquor trade during the festive season, with a special enforcement drive launched ahead of Dussehra.Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said district-level excise officials have been assigned specific targets to take strict action against illegal liquor activities.According to the minister, the special enforcement drive began on October 11 and will continue until October 31. During this period, excise officials will intensify surveillance and enforcement measures to curb the illegal sale and distribution of liquor across the state.Harichandan said that strict action would be taken wherever illegal liquor trading disrupts public life.Reacting to the anti-liquor movement launched by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Nabarangpur district, the Excise Minister expressed his appreciation for their efforts to combat alcohol-related problems in local communities.He thanked the SHGs for taking the initiative and assured them of the government’s assistance and cooperation in their campaign against liquor.Emphasising the government’s commitment to controlling the illegal liquor trade, Harichandan said enforcement operations would be intensified in areas where such activities are affecting the lives of local residents.
Festive season: Crackdown on illegal liquor trade going on, says Excise Minister
