Sri Vijaya Puram | July 7, 2026
Continuing its crackdown on the unlawful manufacture, possession, transportation and sale of illicit liquor, the Nicobar District Police carried out intensive excise enforcement operations throughout the district throughout June 2026, registering 10 excise circumstances and seizing 84.9 litres of illicit liquor.
During the month-long enforcement drive, police additionally detected and destroyed 4,545 litres of lehan, a fermented wash used within the manufacture of illicit liquor, on the spot, stopping its use for unlawful distillation.
According to the Nicobar District Police, the sustained enforcement actions replicate its dedication to the efficient implementation of excise legal guidelines and to safeguarding public well being, security and well-being. The police acknowledged that related enforcement drives will proceed to be performed commonly throughout the district to curb illicit liquor-related actions.
The police have appealed to the general public to cooperate by sharing data concerning the unlawful manufacture, possession, transportation, sale or storage of illicit liquor with the closest Police Station, Station House Officer (SHO), Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), or the Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District. SPDN- 9531856152, SDPO Campbell Bay-7695026558, SDPO Car Nicobar-9434294393, SHO Car Nicobar-9476076192, SHO Campbell Bay-9476068012, SHO Nancowrie -9474240465, SHO Katchal-9476065930 and SHO Teressa -9474233377.
Authorities have assured that the identification of informants will probably be stored strictly confidential, and appropriate rewards will probably be offered for credible data resulting in profitable detection and authorized motion.
Reiterating its dedication to sustaining legislation and order, the Nicobar District Police urged residents to actively help its efforts to eradicate unlawful liquor actions and assist guarantee a safer and more healthy society.
