Illegal liquor trade: Excise officials attacked, govt vehicles vandalised during raid in Kalahandi

Excise Department officials were allegedly attacked while conducting a raid on suspected illegal liquor trade in Kalahandi district on Thursday. 

The altercation occurred in Kanarla village under Bhatangapadar Panchayat in the district. As per reports, some residents of the village allegedly vandalised government vehicles and assaulted some personnel of the Excise Department by chasing them during the raid.

As many as two constables were injured in the process. They have been admitted to Bhawanipatna Hospital where they are currently receiving treatment (till the last report came in). 

An official complaint regarding the incident has been filed by the Excise Department at the Bhawanipatna Sadar police station.

As of yet, the Excise Department has not released a formal statement on this attack, leaving the local community in anticipation of further updates.

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As per the latest report, Bhawanipatna police has detained some persons of the village and their questioning over the matter is currently underway.

Earlier, a few months back, as many as three illegal liquor units were bulldozed at Salia Sahi in Bhubaneswar following a raid by the Commissionerate Police.

Huge quantity of country liquor and other manufacturing equipment were seized during the raid. A secret underground chamber was found inside a room during the raid. 

Illegal trading of country liquor was going on inside the secret chamber. All kinds of luxurious goods including Wi-Fi facilities were also there inside the secret chamber.