The Nagpur Excise Department has stepped up surveillance to curb the sale, transportation and smuggling of illegal liquor ahead of the Pola festival. Special teams have been formed in view of the possibility of an increase in the illegal liquor trade during the festival.
A large number of people leave their homes to celebrate Pola. Taking advantage of this, illegal liquor traders may attempt to sell and transport liquor without permission. In response, the Excise Department has already prepared a strategy for surveillance and enforcement.
Suspicious locations to be monitored
The special teams will monitor locations suspected of being linked to the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor. Immediate action will also be taken on complaints regarding the illegal transportation of liquor and sales conducted without permission.
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Sept 10,2026 - Time 10.30Hrs
Preventing the illegal supply of liquor during the festival will be a challenge for the department. Teams have therefore been instructed to promptly investigate and take action whenever information about suspicious activities is received.
Strict action against those operating under the cover of Pola
The Excise Department has made it clear that strict action will be taken against those involved in the illegal liquor trade under the cover of the Pola festival. The deployment of special teams is aimed at effectively controlling the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor during the festival.
The department’s preparations make it clear that those attempting to conduct an illegal liquor business under the cover of Pola celebrations will be closely monitored this year. The scope of surveillance and enforcement has been expanded to ensure that the festival concludes peacefully and safely.
