Lucknow. The Uttar Pradesh government has directed the district administration to take strict action against those found involved in the supply of spurious liquor. They will be booked under strict sections of IPC and Excise laws, besides NSA and Gangster Act. The government has made it clear that no one will be spared, no matter how tall. A detailed and thorough investigation is on and raids are being conducted to trace the real culprits. The source of country liquor of illegal/fake Windies brand is being probed. Let us inform that ten people died on Tuesday due to spurious liquor in Rae Bareli. However, the police is confirming only six deaths due to spurious liquor. Strict action has been initiated against these local police department and excise department officials:-
Police Department;
- Narayan Kumar Kushwaha, SHO Maharajganj,
- Rajkumar, Outpost Incharge, Dulvasa,
- Ratnesh Kumar Rai, Police Constable,
- Brajesh Kumar Yadav, Police Constable,
- Shivnarayan Pal, Police Constable,
- Vijay Ram, Police Constable,
Excise Department;
- 1. Rajeshwar Maurya, DEO, Rae Bareli,
- 2. Ajay Kumar, Excise Inspector,
- 3. Dhirendra Srivastava, Excise Constable,
Suspended and charge sheet with immediate effect.
Ban on sale of country liquor Windies: In Paharpur village of Maharajganj in Rae Bareli, the sale of country liquor has been banned due to adulteration in Windies. Despite being closed on 26 January, many shops were opened and checking was done. The contractors were instructed not to sell liquor of this brand at present. District Excise Officer Rajeshwar also shared a video related to this on internet media before being suspended.
Syringes and medicines found at contractor’s house: Police have found syringes and drugs in huge quantity from the house of liquor contractor Dhirendra Singh, resident of entire Podram Singh. The suspicion of adulteration in alcohol has deepened on him. The captain has formed four teams to nab him. In this serious case, the absconding contract salesman is also on the radar of the police.
Treatment of 35 people is still going on: Treatment of 35 people is still going on in the district hospital and CHC. However, all the condition is said to be out of danger.
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