Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Locals Criticize Liquor Raids as Ineffective, Demand Action
Imagine the police catch a few small-time candy sellers but ignore the big candy store owners who are breaking the rules.
That's what's happening in Jorabat.
The Excise Department raided some shops selling illegal liquor and arrested a few people.
However, many people, including students' unions, think these raids are just for show.
They believe the department is ignoring bigger businesses like resorts and dhabas that are also selling alcohol illegally, possibly due to corruption.
Locals say that real action is needed to stop the problem, not just small raids.
They want the authorities to go after the people who are really running the illegal liquor trade.
Excise Department conducted raids in the Dimoria area, resulting in arrests.
Raids targeted small-time vendors, not the 'big fish,' according to critics.
Local organizations and residents criticize the raids as ineffective.
Critics allege the Excise Department ignores a network of illegal liquor sales.
Concerns raised over the open sale of alcohol and establishments operating without licenses.
- Who
- Excise Department, local organizations, and residents.
- What
- Excise Department raids on illegal liquor vendors.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Jorabat, Dimoria area.
- Why
- To curb illegal liquor sales and maintain order.
Local's Viewpoint
Excise Department's Viewpoint
Effectiveness of Raids
Local's Viewpoint
Raids are just 'eyewash' and ineffective.
Excise Department's Viewpoint
Raids are successful actions against illegal liquor sales.
Targeting of Violators
Local's Viewpoint
Focus is on small vendors, ignoring major violators.
Excise Department's Viewpoint
The department is addressing all forms of illegal activities.
Department's Credibility
Local's Viewpoint
Credibility crisis due to selective targeting.
Excise Department's Viewpoint
The actions taken are justified and necessary.
- Location of Raids
- Maloibari, Pub Maloibari, Durung
- Individuals Arrested
- Mridul Mandal, Kabindra Kar, Bibhuti Sarkar, Amal Bodo
- Charges
- Illegal liquor sales
- Criticism Focus
- Targeting small vendors, ignoring larger violators
- Accusation
- Excise Department protects corrupt officials
- Complaint
- Open sale of alcohol in various establishments