The Excise department of Kerala has launched a special drive to prevent the brewing and sale of illicit liquor and drug trafficking during the Onam festival in Alappuzha district. The drive, which began on Monday, will continue until September 10.
As part of the drive, Excise enforcement squads will conduct inspections across the district. The department has opened a round-the-clock control room at the office of the Deputy Excise Commissioner. People can report illegal activities by contacting the Excise intelligence wing or reaching out to Excise department offices and officers in the district. The identity of those who provide information will be kept confidential.
Rewards for informants
Informants will be rewarded based on the quantity of substances seized, in accordance with existing rules.
Illegal activities can be reported to the district control room at the following numbers: 18004252696, 155358 (toll-free) or 0477-2252049. In addition to the control room, people can also contact the Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad, officials, circle and range offices.
Excise Enforcement and Anti Narcotic Special Squad- 0477 2251639, 9400069495, 9400069494; Assistant Excise Commissioner (Enforcement)- 9496002864; Excise Deputy Commissioner- 9447178056
Excise circle offices- 04782813126, 9400069483, 9400069484 (Cherthala); 0477-2230183, 9400069485, 9400069486 (Alappuzha); 0477-2704833, 9400069487, 9400069486 (Kuttanad); 0479-2452415, 9400069489, 9400069488 (Chengannur); 0479-2340265, 9400069490, 9400069491 (Mavelikara); 0479-2412350, 9400069492, 9400069493 (Haripad) and 0478-2561966, 9400069496 (Kuthiathode).
Excise range offices- 0478 2823547, 9400069497 (Cherthala); 0477 – 2230182, 9400069498 (Alappuzha); 0477 – 2704851, 9400069499 (Kuttanad); 0479-2451818, 9400069501 (Chengannur); 0479-2340270, 9400069502 (Mavelikara); 0479 2383400, 9400069503 (Nooranad); 0479-2411570, 9400069504 (Karthikappally) and 0479-2434858, 9400069505 (Kayamkulam).
Published – August 04, 2025 02:08 pm IST
