Chittoor police destroyed about 5,000 litres of jaggery wash during a cordon and search operation in Yanadi Colony and Gudduru forest under Ramakuppam police station limits on Sunday.
Under the supervision of Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Dudi and Additional SP (Kuppam) Hemanth Boddu, the Kuppam Rural Circle Inspector Mallesh Yadav led teams along with personnel from Rallabuduguru and Ramakuppam police stations, combing forest patches suspected of being used for illicit brewing.
The SP said thorough checking led to detection of fermented jaggery wash stored in drums for arrack preparation. The entire stock was destroyed on the spot, he added.
The police also checked rowdy sheeters and verified their movements as part of preventive measures against anti-social activities.
Mr. Tushar Dudi said manufacturing and selling illicit liquor was a criminal offence and strict action would be taken against offenders. He appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and illicit liquor and urged the public to remain alert and inform police immediately if they notice any suspicious activity.
He said such that special operations and checks would continue across Chittoor district to maintain law and order and eradicate illicit brewing.
Published – October 11, 2026 06:29 pm IST
