GUWAHATI: The authorities from Kamrup (Metro) cracked down on illicit liquor across several areas across Guwahati on October 9.
During this operation conducted at multiple locations including 9 Mile, Beharbari, Joyanagar, Tripura Road, and Lalmaati, law enforcement agencies were successful in arresting multiple individuals under Section 53(1)(a) of the Assam Excise Act, 2018.
The items recovered and seized included approximately 17 litres of illicit liquor (ID liquor).
In the course of their operations, the enforcement teams detected two cases under Section 61B, imposing fines amounting to ₹5,000 in total.
Additionally, authorities conducted raids at various dhabas in the Lalmati and Beltola areas.
Lastly, a temporary naka (checkpoint) was set up in the Khanapara area revealing that authorities checked a total of 21 vehicles.