Brahmapur Police Cracks Down on Late-Night Liquor Trading; 52 Held in Major Pre-Kumar Purnima Gambling Raid
Manoj Kanta Dash,Odishabarta
BRAHMAPUR,22nd/Oct/2026:Stepping up its festive enforcement drive ahead of Kumar Purnima, the Brahmapur Police has expanded its operational scope from clamping down on habitual criminals and illegal gambling rackets to target liquor outlets operating beyond permitted hours.
Following a series of successful raids against criminal elements, the district police have turned their immediate attention toward liquor shops allegedly remaining open late into the night in clear violation of prescribed timings. Surprise raids and strict warnings were issued across multiple outlets in the city to curb unauthorized trading hours and combat the circulation of illegal or spurious alcohol, forming part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order.
Major Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Rackets
The intensified enforcement follows closely on the heels of the Dussehra festivities, addressing primary seasonal challenges such as large-scale illegal gambling, extortion, and crowd management.
According to a press note released by the District Police Office, acting on reliable intelligence regarding illegal gambling dens, coordinated simultaneous raids were conducted on the night of October 21, 2026. Operations were executed across multiple jurisdictions, including:
B.N. Pur Police Station
B. Town Police Station
B. Sadar Police Station
Gopalpur Police Station
K. Nugaon Police Station
Digapahandi Police Station
Seizures and Arrests;During the sweeping operations, local Inspectors-in-Charge and their respective tactical teams successfully busted multiple gambling rings.
Total Cases Registered: 10
Total Apprehended: 52 gamblers rounded up
Cash Seized: Rs.3,48,510/-
Communication Devices: 36 Mobile phones
Vehicles Confiscated: 1 Motor cycle
Police sources reiterated that enforcement drives will continue aggressively across the city throughout the festive season, warning that strict legal action will be initiated against anyone found violating the law or operating illicit trades.
