Jaipur | State Bureau
A massive “Special Preventive Campaign” led by Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta has successfully disrupted major illicit liquor networks across Rajasthan. Over a span of just 12 days (May 1 to May 12, 2026), the department has intensified its crackdown through strategic checkpoints, patrols, and targeted raids.
Key Campaign Statistics (May 1–12, 2026)
The department’s latest report highlights a significant blow to the manufacturing and smuggling sectors of the illegal liquor trade:
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Cases Registered (FIRs) | 1,158 |
| Total Arrests | 460 Individuals |
| Licit Spirits (Wash) Destroyed | 333,565 Liters |
| Vehicles Seized | 45 (9 Heavy, 2 Light Four-Wheelers, 34 Two-Wheelers) |
Breakdown of Seized Contraband
The operation successfully intercepted various categories of illegal alcohol, preventing substantial revenue loss and potential health hazards:
- Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL): 3,921 liters seized, valued at approximately ₹40.17 lakh.
- Country Liquor: 4,419 liters seized, valued at approximately ₹11.86 lakh.
- Hand-Tapped (Hathkad) Liquor: 7,845 liters seized, with numerous illegal furnaces destroyed in districts like Alwar, Jhalawar, Dausa, and Jaipur.
- Beer: 1,562 liters seized, valued at ₹3.53 lakh.
Regional Impact: Major Success in Udaipur and Hanumangarh
The campaign saw its most significant breakthroughs in the Udaipur and Hanumangarh districts, where combined seizures totaled ₹1.25 crore in illegal English spirits. Authorities also reported high-intensity raids in Rajsamand and Jodhpur, where thousands of liters of raw material (wash) were destroyed on-site to dismantle local production rings.
Expert Analysis: The Importance of Strategic Enforcement
This sustained pressure by the Excise Department serves a dual purpose: securing state revenue and protecting public health by preventing the circulation of potentially toxic, unregulated alcohol. Commissioner Mehta’s “Zero Tolerance” mandate ensures that both the logistics (vehicles) and the production (furnaces/wash) of these criminal networks are being targeted simultaneously.
Disclaimer: This report is based on official data and press briefings provided by the Rajasthan Excise Department regarding the Special Preventive Campaign 2026.
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