In the wake of the Marakkanam spurious liquor tragedy, which claimed 14 lives, the police have decided to enhance the flow of intelligence and adopt a zero tolerance policy against arrack sellers and unauthorised sale of liquor in the northern districts of Villupuram, Cuddalore and Kallakurichi.
Speaking to The Hindu, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Villupuram Range) Ziaul Haque said that extensive raids were underway in the three districts in the wake of the incident. “The police have made a list of repeat offenders in Villupuram, Cuddalore, and Kallakurichi districts and are closely monitoring their activities. No one would be left out and the police are also tracing the whereabouts of former offenders who had become inactive since they knew the trade secrets. A constant monitoring system would be put in place,” he said.
The sale of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) would be allowed only from authorised sale points such as TASMAC. Stringent steps would be taken against the illegal sale and distribution of liquor including bulk and unauthorised sale.
