The office of the Deputy Commissioner (Excise), East Khasi Hills District has been actively carrying out drives against illicit liquor/illegal sale of IMFL/Beer/Wine etc and has conducted raids in restaurants, and stalls in the town and its outskirts.

During the month of January 2023, the Excise staff detected 60 cases with a seizure of 249.480 litres of i/d liquor and 204.170 litres of IMFL. In this connection, 45 persons have been arrested under Excise Act.