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29 August 2026

Spurious liquor crackdown in Ernakulam

This incident serves as a localized example of enforcement challenges in public health and governance, providing useful context for broader discussions on policy implementation and regulatory oversight.

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Notes

  • Excise department in Ernakulam, Kerala, conducted a special enforcement drive during the Onam season (August 1 to 27).
  • 131 cases registered under the Abkari Act related to illegal manufacturing, sales, and trafficking of liquor.
  • Significant seizure of 1,248 litres of illicit spirit reported in Kothakulangara, Angamaly.
  • Modus operandi involves diluting and colouring illicit spirit to mimic Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL).
  • Target demographic for illicit liquor consumption identified as low-income groups.
  • The crackdown highlights persistent challenges in curbing the inflow of spurious liquor despite repeated enforcement efforts.

Questions

  1. The proliferation of illicit liquor trade poses a significant threat to public health and social security in India. Discuss the socio-economic factors that facilitate this trade and evaluate the efficacy of current legislative frameworks like the Abkari Act in curbing such organized criminal activities. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Abkari Act, often cited in the context of liquor regulation in India, primarily falls under the legislative jurisdiction of which of the following?

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