Kasa Hill Raid: Aurangabad Police Smash 6 Illegal Liquor Distilleries
Aurangabad police raided Kasa Hill, destroying 40,000kg of mahua and dismantling six illegal distilleries to ensure peaceful Durga Puja celebrations.
In a massive crackdown to maintain law and order ahead of the Durga Puja festivities, the Aurangabad police have successfully neutralized a network of illicit liquor production in the dense forests of Kasa Hill. The Aurangabad illegal liquor raid resulted in the destruction of thousands of kilograms of raw materials and the dismantling of several manufacturing units.
Strategic Strike in the Forest
The operation was carried out following strict directives from Superintendent of Police Upendranath Verma, who aimed to suppress the illegal trade of liquor to ensure that the upcoming festival season remains peaceful. Police teams targeted the Kasa Hill forest area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Kanchanpur police station in the Deo block.
Upon reaching the remote locations, officers discovered a large-scale operation involving the production of mahua liquor. The scale of the illicit activity was staggering, with production spread across various hidden spots within the forest.
Massive Destruction of Contraband
During the raid, the police force took decisive action against the infrastructure of the illegal trade:
- Raw Materials: Approximately 40,000 kilograms of Java mahua, stored in numerous drums and containers, were destroyed on the spot.
- Infrastructure: Six illegal liquor distilleries were completely dismantled, along with all associated manufacturing equipment.
- Finished Product: Authorities recovered and seized 80 liters of already distilled illicit liquor.
Suspects Evade Arrest
Despite the scale of the operation, the individuals managing the distilleries managed to escape. Station House Officer (SHO) Subhash Kumar reported that as soon as the police teams arrived, the suspects and the laborers working at the sites fled deep into the forest, utilizing the dense cover to evade capture.
However, the legal process has already begun. An FIR has been registered against two specific individuals under the Excise Act. Police officials have confirmed that further investigations are currently underway to track down the fugitives and identify other members of the syndicate.
Commitment to Festive Peace
SHO Subhash Kumar emphasized that this raid is part of a larger campaign to ensure public safety and order during the festival season. The police department has vowed to maintain a strict vigil, with continuous monitoring of both illegal liquor traders and consumers to prevent any law and order situations during the celebrations.