Odisha keen to set Excise Police Stations: Minister

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government is actively considering proposals to set up excise police stations to intensify enforcement activities in the State.

While speaking on the sidelines of 48th State Excise Sports Meet, Excise Minister Sashi Bhusan Behera on Monday stated that already the proposals for setting up the police stations have reached final stages.

"Efforts are on to set up excise police stations in different parts of Odisha. We hope to seek police assistance till our enforcement squad is fully equipped in this regard," said Behera.

Official sources said that once the excise police stations come up, it will play a crucial role in putting a check on  illegal liquor trade and hooch manufacturing units.