The Excise department will step up vigil and strengthen surveillance measures in the district prior to the Lok Sabha elections on April 26.
Since Kollam is a border district, the district administration has instructed to intensify inspections to prevent the inflow of alcohol and narcotic substances during the elections.
“Taking this into consideration, a meeting was held on March 6 at Tenkasi, attended by the Collectors of both districts. It was decided to carry out more inspections at check-posts and on forest routes,” said Collector N Devidas.
