Hyderabad, Dec. 29 -- Ahead of New Year's Eve, Telangana Prohibition and Excise Commissioner C Harikiran, on Monday, December 29, urged the party organisers to secure liquor permits beforehand and warned strict action against violators.

In a statement, the officer said that the excise department has launched a crackdown on illegal liquor and drug parties across Telangana.

Special enforcement drive

To keep a check on illegal liquor sales and drug abuse during the festive season, the Excise Department will conduct special checks and raids from December 27, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

Prohibition and Enforcement teams, District Task Forces (DTFs), and excise station staff will carry out both joint and independent operations statewide.

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