Thiruvananthapuram: Termination of liquor sales through Bevco Bar hotels and outlets have a negative impact on the country not only on the front income fronts, but also increases health risks due to manufacturing and consumption of liquor, expressing figures.
A total of 1,112 cases of brewing of illegal liquor are registered during the recent locking period and the maximum case reported from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam according to government statistics.
While Thiruvananthapuram (168) topped the charts, Kollam (148), Alappuzha (116), Palakkad (121) and Kozhikode (111) following, registering more than 100 cases.
Wayanad (nine), Kannur (21) and Kasaragod (25) are districts where the number of cases is the least registered with respect to the making of prohibited liquor.
This trend was seen during last year’s locking too.
According to the number of Excise Ministry last year, the number of washing (which is the base for the manufacturing arrack) which was confiscated from various parts of the country since March 24, 2020 (Lockdown the day began) until April 6, continues to increase from 160 liters / day to 6,000 liters / day.
The number of cases of Abkari also increased from 10 / day to 51 / day.
The department officer said the main reason behind this was a limited vehicle movement, because the ‘traditional’ method of manufacturing liquor made a comeback.
The department has relied on areas of areas that are traditionally under the radar for forbidden brewing and individuals who were previously involved in making illegal liquor, the officer said, adding that this had helped them capture the brewers of their liquor.
Bevco has suffered 1,700 crore Rs losses during this year’s locking period.
The sale of liquor has begun with a positive record in the current financial year with the government producing around Rs 970 Crore through sales starting April 1 to April 27.
However, the decision was taken to turn off the Bevco outlet and the bar once again starting April 27 and it lasted 51 days before sales again.
The last financial year, the country obtained a strong income from the sale of liquor.
It has produced Rs 11,743.99 Crore through the sale of liquor, which is only 5.28% less compared to the year directly before that.
In 2019-20, the sale of liquor took the value of the Extequer State of Rs 12,398 Crore.