Bhubaneswar, Sept. 3 -- Bhubaneswar Excise Department seized 5,000 litres of country liquor and arrested seven people during a raid in Balipatna late last night. Four expensive cars, three bikes and guns were also seized during the operation.

The raid was conducted late on Wednesday night. The liquor was allegedly brought from Athagarh and was being bottled in Bhubaneswar's Balipatna. The vehicles seized during the operation reportedly had fake number plates to evade police detection.

According to reports, the main accused in the case is currently absconding. The arrested persons are being questioned as officials probe the alleged liquor trade.

Excise Department continued its investigation into the source of the liquor and its intended...