Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Illicit Toddy Crisis in Nirmal: Health and Addiction Concerns
In Nirmal, people are drinking fake toddy, which is like a bad version of alcohol.
This fake toddy is made with dangerous chemicals, making people sick and causing them to become addicted.
The police found the place where they were making it.
The chemicals used to make it were brought in from another city.
Even though it's causing problems, some people think the government isn't doing enough to stop it.
Many young and middle-aged people are facing health issues.
It's like a big problem in the area.
Illicit toddy production and consumption is widespread in Nirmal district.
Excise police seized 425 kg of Chloral Hydrate and 1 kg of Alprazolam from a manufacturing unit in Chityal village.
The consumption of the illicit toddy is causing serious health issues and addiction among the youth.
Authorities suspect chemical raw materials were illegally transported from Mumbai and processed locally.
Local residents allege a lack of action by the excise department, allowing the spurious toddy mafia to thrive.
- Who
- Youth and middle-aged individuals are consuming it, with Burra Ramesh Goud and Rama Goud running the manufacturing unit.
- What
- Illicit toddy production and consumption.
- When
- The issue is ongoing and was recently exposed with raids and seizures.
- Where
- Nirmal district, with manufacturing in Chityal village.
- Why
- To produce cheaper alcohol, leading to health issues and addiction.
Concerned Citizens
Excise Department
Government Action
Concerned Citizens
They feel the excise department is not taking enough action against the illicit toddy mafia.
Excise Department
Excise department's efforts.
- District
- Nirmal
- Seized Chemicals
- 425 kg Chloral Hydrate, 1 kg Alprazolam
- Manufacturing Location
- Chityal village
- Source of Chemicals
- Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Reported Sale Locations
- Multiple villages across Nirmal
- Addiction Effects
- Psychological problems, withdrawal symptoms