Sri Vijaya Puram, April 22: A large quantity of materials suspected to be used in illegal liquor production was recovered and destroyed during a police operation conducted in a forest area near Govindapur village under Nimbudera, following specific information regarding illicit brewing activity in the region.
Acting on credible inputs, a team from Police Station Billiground carried out a search operation in a densely forested area near Govindapur on April 21, 2026. The operation was led by Station House Officer SI Manickam and focused on suspected sites where illicit liquor preparation was reportedly taking place.
During the search, police recovered approximately 450 litres of illicit Lehan, a fermented wash used in the production of country-made liquor. The substance was found concealed at multiple locations within the forest area, indicating attempts to hide the brewing activity from enforcement agencies.
Despite an extensive search of the area, no individuals or suspects were found at the site during the operation. The absence of claimants or persons linked to the activity meant that no arrests were made in connection with the recovery.
Following standard procedure, all recovered Lehan along with associated containers were destroyed on the spot. The action was taken to prevent further use of the material in the production of illicit liquor.
The operation reflects ongoing enforcement efforts by local authorities to identify and disrupt illegal liquor brewing activities in forested and remote regions under the jurisdiction of Nimbudera. Such activities often involve concealed production setups in isolated areas, making detection dependent on field intelligence and ground-level operations.
Authorities have continued to urge members of the public to share any credible information related to illegal activities or criminal conduct with the nearest police station. Citizens have also been encouraged to use emergency helpline numbers, including 100, 112, and 03192-273344, for reporting such incidents.
Police have stated that informants’ identities will be kept strictly confidential, and suitable rewards may be provided for actionable intelligence. The case remains part of ongoing monitoring efforts in the region to address illicit liquor-related offences.
