Jaipur/Jodhpur | May 14, 2026
The Rajasthan Excise Department has launched a massive state-wide enforcement campaign against the illegal manufacture, storage, transportation, and sale of liquor. Under the direct supervision of Excise Commissioner Namit Mehta, the department is following a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy, conducting intensive roadblocks, raids, and patrols. In the first 13 days of May alone, authorities have seized illicit liquor worth crores and made hundreds of arrests.
Major Breakthrough in Jodhpur: Truck Carrying Chandigarh-Only Spirits Seized
The most significant success of the campaign occurred on Wednesday night in Osian, Jodhpur. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team from the Jodhpur and Pali Excise departments set up a blockade on the Bharatmala Expressway. During the operation, they intercepted a 12-wheeled truck.
Upon inspection, officials recovered 675 cartons of various premium English liquor brands. The seized stock was specifically marked “For Sale in Chandigarh Only” and has an estimated market value of ₹58 lakh. Two individuals, including the truck driver, were arrested on the spot. District Excise Officer (Pali) Manoj Bissa and the Jodhpur Excise team played a pivotal role in this operation.
Campaign Statistics: Progress from May 1 to May 13, 2026
According to the Excise Commissioner, the enforcement data for the current month highlights the scale of the operation:
- Total Cases Registered: 1,294
- Total Arrests: 537 individuals
- Vehicles Seized: 55 (including 11 heavy vehicles, 3 light four-wheelers, and 41 two-wheelers)
- Illicit Raw Material (Wash) Destroyed: 374,877 liters
Breakdown of Seized Liquor:
| Liquor Type | Quantity | Estimated Value/Details |
| English Liquor (IMFL) | 19,801 Liters | ₹ 1,98,96,914 |
| Country-made Liquor | 4,800 Liters | ₹ 12,78,821 |
| Beer | 1,678 Liters | ₹ 3,79,240 |
| Hand-crafted (Hathkad) Liquor | 9,191 Liters | – |
Impact Across Other Districts
- Banswara: Raids in sensitive areas resulted in the destruction of 3,000 liters of wash and two illegal furnaces.
- Jaipur: Operations in Chaksu and Chomu led to the destruction of 200 liters of wash near the Dhund River; four absconding suspects were also apprehended.
- Dungarpur: An Eeco car was intercepted, and the driver was arrested for transporting illegal beer and whiskey.
- Alwar & Chittorgarh: Thousands of liters of wash and several old furnaces were destroyed in the Ramgarh and Pipliya regions.
The Excise Department has reaffirmed that this campaign will continue across all zones under the leadership of Additional Excise Commissioners and District Officers. The department remains committed to dismantling the networks involved in the illegal liquor trade.
Disclaimer: This news report is based on official data and press releases issued by the Excise Department of Rajasthan. Our objective is to provide factual information. The illegal manufacture and transport of liquor is a punishable offense under Indian law. Consumption of illicit liquor poses a grave risk to health and life.
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