Cuttack, July 18 -- The Odisha Excise Department's AIAB Central Unit in Cuttack, under the leadership of the Excise Commissioner, has conducted a substantial operation to dismantle an illicit network involved in the production of counterfeit alcohol.

This initiative targeted a facility engaged in the manufacture of counterfeit liquor located in Tamando, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

According to Dharmendra Mallik, Excise Commissioner of Odisha, the two accused were brought to the Cuttack Excise Head Office for investigation. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 6,203.52 litres of counterfeit branded alcohol.

Among the confiscated items are Old Monk Rum (180ml bottles), McDowell's No. 1 (180ml bottles), and Iconic Whiskey (180m...