Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Police Dismantle Illicit Gudumba Units in Sugnanapuram Village
Police searched Sugnanapuram village early on Wednesday.
They found places where gudumba, an illegal country liquor, was being made.
The police destroyed those manufacturing units.
They also seized vehicles that did not have proper documents.
The operation involved police from Dummugudem and Cherla stations.
The Bhadrachalam DSP spoke with villagers about the dangers and legal consequences of illegal activities.
Villagers were asked to avoid making or selling illegal liquor.
They were also told to report suspicious activities to the police.
Police conducted a cordon-and-search operation in Sugnanapuram village early Wednesday.
Personnel from Dummugudem and Cherla police stations jointly carried out the operation.
Several illegal gudumba manufacturing units were identified and dismantled.
Vehicles without proper valid documents were seized for further legal action.
The Bhadrachalam DSP warned villagers about illicit liquor, NDPS offences and cyber crimes.
- Who
- Personnel from the Dummugudem and Cherla police stations, along with the Bhadrachalam DSP.
- What
- Police dismantled illicit gudumba manufacturing units and seized vehicles without valid documents.
- When
- In the early hours of Wednesday.
- Where
- Sugnanapuram village in Dummugudem mandal, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- Why
- To take action against illegal liquor production and other unlawful activities, and to raise awareness among villagers.
- Operation type
- Cordon-and-search operation
- Location
- Sugnanapuram village, Dummugudem mandal
- District
- Bhadradri Kothagudem district
- Units targeted
- Illicit gudumba manufacturing facilities
- Other seizures
- Vehicles without proper and valid documents
- Police teams
- Dummugudem and Cherla police stations
- Community outreach
- The Bhadrachalam DSP sensitised villagers about illicit liquor, NDPS-related offences and cyber crimes