Bargarh, Mar 19: The Bargarh Excise Department has conducted a major crackdown on illegal liquor trade, apprehending 11 traders involved in the illicit business. The action led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of both domestic and foreign liquor.

The operation was carried out under the direction of Balasore Deputy Superintendent, led by Excise Inspectors Sunil Kumar Majhi and Dilip Kumar Tripathy.

Separate cases have been registered against each of the accused, who have been sent to judicial custody. The department has also forwarded the cases to the court for further legal proceedings.