The Maharashtra Excise Department on Friday busted an alleged counterfeit liquor racket operating in Pune and neighbouring Ahilyanagar districts, and seized liquor stock worth ₹11.55 lakh ahead of Diwali.
According to reports, the excise department officials, along with the Pune police, conducted a raid on a suspected warehouse in Ahilyanagar and found a large quantity of illicit liquor.
Key Highlights:
- ₹11.55 lakh worth of liquor seized in Pune and Ahilyanagar.
- Alleged counterfeit liquor racket busted by the Maharashtra Excise Department.
- Operation conducted ahead of Diwali to prevent illicit liquor sales.
Context: Maharashtra’s Struggle Against Counterfeit Liquor Rackets
The Maharashtra Excise Department has been actively working to curb the sale of counterfeit liquor in the state, particularly in the run-up to festivals like Diwali. The department has been conducting regular raids and operations to seize illicit liquor and apprehend those involved in the racket.
As per official sources, the department has been receiving numerous complaints about the sale of counterfeit liquor in various parts of the state, particularly in areas near the Maharashtra-Karnataka border. The department has been taking stringent measures to prevent the sale of such liquor and has been working closely with local law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend those involved.
Response: Citizens’ Relief and Next Steps
Speaking on the operation, a senior official from the Maharashtra Excise Department stated,
“We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens. The seizure of ₹11.55 lakh worth of liquor is a significant achievement and a testament to our efforts to curb the sale of counterfeit liquor in the state.”
The department has assured that it will continue to work tirelessly to prevent the sale of illicit liquor and ensure that citizens can celebrate festivals like Diwali without any concerns. The next steps for the department will be to conduct further operations and raids to identify and apprehend those involved in the counterfeit liquor racket.
As the state prepares for Diwali, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Maharashtra Excise Department has urged citizens to cooperate and provide any information that may lead to the identification and apprehension of those involved in the racket.
For further updates on the operation, citizens can visit the official website of the Maharashtra Excise Department or follow their social media handles. The department has also urged citizens to share any information or tips related to the sale of counterfeit liquor on their official helpline number.