India, Aug. 2 -- Odisha Excise Department officials seized multiple jars of illicit liquor hidden inside a rooftop overhead water tank during raids in Koranga village, under Athagarh police station in Cuttack district on Sunday.

The operation, which also targeted a nearby cashew forest, led to the recovery of country liquor and the destruction of fermented wash.

Rooftop Recovery And Joint Forest Raids During the raid at the residence of an alleged liquor dealer, officials discovered liquor jars concealed within the house's overhead water tank.

Simultaneously, a joint team comprising personnel from the Athagarh Excise Department, Banki Excise Station, and Narsinghpur Excise Department conducted searches in the neighbouring cashew fores...