SNE Network. Batala. Chandigarh.
The Excise Department has taken a tough step. After the recovery of second class liquor (illegal) from the biggest liquor businessman of Punjab, an order was issued to keep all the liquor shops completely closed on 5th September. This was confirmed by the Commissioner of the Department. He also issued a notice and instructed to strictly follow the order. It is being told that the said liquor businessman is also the leader of a national party of the country. According to experts, the decision taken by the department is very commendable and good, it is a good exercise to send a strong message among those selling illegal liquor.
Let us tell you that, for a long time in Batala, a liquor businessman has indicated to show the government lightly many times by going against the government rules due to his political stature. It has been found out that many MLAs and MPs of the state also help the said businessman, because he is a trump card for them.
At present, the business of illegal liquor is going on in full swing in Batala city. Although the government machinery takes steps to curb it, but due to politics, the matter is put on hold. Recently, the Excise Department recovered 40 boxes of illegal liquor being transported illegally from Batala to Pathankot area. When the investigation began, it was found that the matter is related to the said big liquor businessman. The department registered a case in the police station with the help of the police.
When the matter reached the higher officials of the department, the Chandigarh headquarters issued an order to take strict action regarding this entire matter. Now the department issued an order to keep all the contracts closed on September 5. On the other hand, the department has formed separate teams to keep an eye on all the contracts. Strict action can also be taken if caught. The department issued such an order to the working teams. Police teams will also keep an eye on every team.
One contract issued in the document, but 50 contracts are going on ahead
A big truth also came out in the investigation that the said liquor businessman was issued a contract by the government at many places, but, 50 contracts are going on ahead of the said license at different places. It has been found that some corrupt officers of the department help the liquor businessman in this work, because, they get a huge amount as bribe every month. Not only this, a special minister of a CM of the previous state government is also a partner in this business. All the people know this very well. But, no top official of any department confirmed this entire matter.
Income tax department also raided
Income tax department raided many places of the said liquor businessman during the parliamentary elections. This matter was discussed a lot politically. During that time, a national party had fiercely targeted the state government as well as the central government, while, during the investigation, the department had obtained many types of solid evidence, which revealed that many people are involved in this illegal business and how and in what way the government was cheated. At present, the investigation of the case is still pending.
Know, how the liquor business was set up
The said liquor businessman was once a common liquor selling agent. Gradually, he formed his nexus with political people. By establishing relations with them, it became very easy for the said businessman to build a big liquor palace. It is said that many criminal cases are also registered against the said businessman, despite all this, politicians and ministers do not shy away from openly helping this businessman.
Fraudulently flouted the rules during Covid-19
This liquor businessman had flouted the rules a lot during Covid-19. Despite all the markets being closed, his liquor shops were opened through closed doors and liquor was served to the people. Not only this, the administration and the police knew about this but no one took any action. On the contrary, the newspaper that published the news was paid money and the news was not allowed to be published further.