Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Cracks Down on Illegal Liquor
Excise officials in Andhra Pradesh are working hard to stop illegal liquor from coming into the state.
They have found many cases of this illegal liquor, especially from Karnataka.
The districts with the most cases are Sri Sathya Sai, Anantapur, and Kurnool.
The officials are checking more carefully, especially before the Sankranti festival, because they expect more illegal liquor to come in during that time.
They are focusing on the borders with Karnataka and other neighboring areas.
Excise officials in Andhra Pradesh have intensified surveillance to curb the inflow of Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL) from neighboring states.
Sri Sathya Sai district recorded the highest number of NDPL cases in 2025, followed by Anantapur and Kurnool.
Karnataka is the primary source of smuggled liquor, with nearly 50% of NDPL cases involving liquor from there.
Surveillance has been stepped up in border districts, particularly before the Sankranti festival.
Checks have been strengthened at all entry points and check-posts to prevent the inflow of illegal liquor.
- Who
- Excise officials in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Intensified surveillance to curb illegal liquor inflow
- When
- 2024-2025, with increased efforts before Sankranti
- Where
- Kurnool district and border areas with Karnataka
- Why
- To prevent the smuggling of Non-Duty Paid Liquor (NDPL) from neighboring states
- Total NDPL cases in 2024
- 8,701
- Total NDPL cases in 2025 (so far)
- 2,929
- Top district for NDPL cases in 2025
- Sri Sathya Sai
- Second highest district for NDPL cases in 2025
- Anantapur
- Third highest district for NDPL cases in 2025
- Kurnool
- Primary source of smuggled liquor
- Karnataka
- Percentage of NDPL cases from Karnataka
- 50%
- Other sources of smuggled liquor
- Tamil Nadu, Yanam