Acting on a pinpoint tip-off regarding the illicit trade of alcohol in residential pockets, the Chief Minister’s (CM) Flying Squad executed a high-stakes raid on a makeshift shanty in Hisar today. The operation successfully disrupted a local supply chain that was allegedly selling liquor without a valid license, bypassing state excise norms.
The Tactical Raid Under the supervision of senior officials, the Flying Squad, accompanied by local police and excise department representatives, cordoned off a shanty located in a congested colony. The raid was so sudden that those running the operation had no time to move the stock.
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The Recovery: Inside the cramped structure, officials found dozens of crates hidden under tarps and furniture. The seizure included:
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Country-Made Liquor (Desi Daru): Hundreds of bottles intended for cheap sale.
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IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor): Several brands of premium spirits being sold at unauthorized rates.
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Loose Alcohol: Large containers used for decanting liquor into smaller pouches.
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Modus Operandi Uncovered The investigation revealed that the shanty served as a “mini-warehouse” for laborers and local residents. The operators used the location to sell liquor during “dry” hours or at discounted rates to evade taxes.
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Public Complaint: The raid was triggered by repeated complaints from local women and community leaders who reported that the illegal shop was creating a nuisance and attracting anti-social elements to the neighborhood.
Legal Action The CM Flying Squad has handed over the seized material to the local police station. A case has been registered under the Excise Act against the owner of the shanty and the suppliers.
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Official Statement: “The CM Flying Squad is committed to cleaning up illegal activities across the state. This raid sends a clear message to those running ‘mafia-style’ local operations: there is no place to hide,” stated a spokesperson for the squad.
What’s Next? The Excise Department is now investigating the “batch numbers” on the seized bottles to trace the original vends or warehouses from which the liquor was leaked. Further raids are expected in nearby areas based on the records found during the search.
