Crackdown on Illicit Liquor: Joint Raid by Siliguri Police and Excise Department

Crackdown on Illicit Liquor: Joint Raid by Siliguri Police and Excise Department

Siliguri, September 3, 2026: In a joint operation against the illegal manufacture and distribution of liquor, Bhorer Alo Police Station under the Siliguri Police Commissionerate, in coordination with the Jalpaiguri Excise Department, conducted a raid at Saraswatipur in Gajaldoba.

During the operation, the team seized 135 litres of illicitly distilled liquor, 56 plastic drums, and approximately 3,920 litres of fermented wash. The total estimated value of the seized materials has been assessed at ₹8,51,500.

The coordinated enforcement action was carried out to curb the illegal production and distribution of liquor, safeguard public health, and maintain law and order in the area.

The Siliguri Police Commissionerate reiterated its commitment to taking strict and sustained action against illicit liquor-related activities and ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents.