Hoshiarpur- Under the campaign being carried out by the Punjab Excise Department against illegal liquor, a large-scale inter-district joint search operation was conducted this morning in sensitive ‘Mand’ areas under the Dasuya Excise Circle of District Hoshiarpur. The objective of this operation was to stop the preparation of illegal liquor, prevent revenue loss, and ensure the protection of public health.
The overall supervision of this campaign was conducted by S.S.P. Sandeep Malik and Assistant Excise Commissioner Hanuwant Singh, while the on-ground action was led by Excise Officer Hoshiarpur-2 Preet Bhupinder Singh. Along with them, D.S.P. Dasuya Hargurdev Singh, S.H.O. Dasuya Amarjit Kaur, S.H.O. Talwara Satpal Singh, and several senior police officers were also present.
Teams from Hoshiarpur Excise Department, Gurdaspur Excise Department, and Punjab Police participated in this joint inter-district operation. The excise team included Inspectors Parwinder Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Rashpal Singh, Lovepreet Singh, and Kulwant Singh, while from Gurdaspur range, Inspectors Deepak, Pankaj Gupta, and Kashmir Singh provided cooperation.
Assistant Commissioner Hanuwant Singh informed that the search operation started at approximately 6:00 AM and continued for more than six hours. During this time, detailed searches were conducted in sensitive ‘Mand’ areas located on the banks of the Beas River, especially in villages Bhikhowal, Terkiana, and Saidpur. Due to difficult geographical conditions and proximity to water sources, these areas are considered sensitive for illegal liquor manufacturing.
During the operation, a large amount of material used in making illegal liquor was recovered, which was destroyed on the spot. The recovered material includes 15 tins, 8 iron drums, 4 working stills (Bhattis), 5 plastic cans, approximately 50,000 kilograms of Lahn (fermented wash) in 95 tarpaulins, and 75 liters of illicit liquor.
The Assistant Commissioner of Excise said that such actions are essential to break the illegal supply chain, protect revenue, and safeguard public health. He also clarified that such campaigns will be further intensified in sensitive areas and strict compliance with excise laws will be ensured. This joint effort will play a significant role in effectively curbing the illegal liquor trade.