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Major Excise Raid in Margherita Seizes Illicit Liquor Valued at Thousands

Led by Prasanta Dutta, District Superintendent of Excise (DSE) Margherita, a well-coordinated excise raid was conducted jointly by officials from Margherita and Digboi. The operation targeted various critical areas within the Margherita police station’s jurisdiction in Tinsukia district, aiming to crack down on illicit liquor activities. During the raid, which spanned locations including Namdang TE, […]

Surge in Illicit Liquor Production in Aizawl Linked to Myanmar Refugee Influx

Commissioner Z. Lalhmangaiha of the state excise and narcotics department highlighted the correlation between the surge in illicit liquor manufacturing and the arrival of Myanmar nationals, particularly from the Chin state, seeking refuge in Mizoram following a military coup in February 2021. Despite Mizoram being a dry state with strict prohibition laws against the consumption, […]