Habitual Illicit Liquor Trader Arrested; 31.8 Litres of OS Liquor Seized in Brahmapur
News,Odishabarta
BRAHMAPUR, November 14, 2026: In a major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, Brahmapur Sadar Police arrested a habitual offender and seized 31.8 litres of Out Still (OS) liquor during a raid at Goutami Sundhi Sahi under Goutami area on Friday, November 13.
According to police sources, the operation was carried out during routine patrolling and an anti-excise drive. At around 11:50 AM, ASI Ch. Tarakeswar Rao received confidential information about the alleged illegal sale and distribution of liquor at Sundhi Sahi.
Acting on the information, a police team conducted a raid at approximately 12:30 PM. On noticing the police, the suspect allegedly attempted to flee but was chased and apprehended by the police personnel.
During the operation, police seized 159 pouches of OS liquor, each containing 200 ml, amounting to a total of 31.8 litres.
The arrested accused has been identified as Sanjay Kumar Sahu (54), son of Late Madhab Sahu, a resident of Goutami Sundhi Sahi under Brahmapur Sadar Police Station in Ganjam district.
Police arrested Sahu at around 5:45 PM on November 13 and subsequently forwarded him to the Hon’ble Court for necessary legal proceedings.
The operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Brahmapur Sadar Police to curb the illegal trade and distribution of liquor in the area.
