India, Oct. 12 -- The State Excise Department's crackdown on illegal liquor in Pune has intensified this year, with enforcement actions rising by 30% compared to the same period in 2024, according to official data.

As per figures shared by the Pune division of the State Excise Department, the number of enforcement actions between April and September 2025 stood at 2,975, up from 2,282 cases during the same period in 2024.

Arrests also saw a sharp increase, rising from 2,124 in April-September 2024 to 3,574 in the same period this year, a jump of 1,450 arrests (68%). Additionally, vehicle seizures increased from 156 in 2024 to 176 in 2025 during the same period.

The value of seized goods (muddemal) also saw a notable increase. The total ...