Keralam Excise Minister says Vigilance probe to be recommended against suspended officials; new liquor policy by September-end
The Kerala Excise Department is initiating a Vigilance probe against seven officials following allegations of corruption and illegal liquor sales. The government has pledged a zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and plans to modernize enforcement operations.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts to combat systemic corruption within regional law enforcement and the regulation of the liquor industry in India.
The Excise Department in Keralam will recommend a Vigilance inquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act against seven Excise officials in connection with allegations of amassment of property disproportionate to their known sources of income.
An Excise Deputy Commissioner and six other Excise officials based in Kottayam district were suspended on Sunday following allegations of collection of cash, liquor and other benefits from licenced bars in the district under Operation Bijapur led by Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao.
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Excise Minister M.Liju said that the UDF government will show “zero tolerance” towards corrupt officials and bar owners involved in illegal activities.
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