Sale of illicit liquor is on its peak as the State government approved 158 retail liquor shops and 22 bars across the district.
Excise officials are not bothered to take action on liquor shops which are selling spurious liquor as they have support of political leaders.
If at all the officials make an attempt to raid the shops, the political leaders will exert pressure and stop them from going ahead.Moreover, officials are keeping quiet as they are allegedly receiving monthly bribes from liquor shop owners.
Excise Department had earned Rs 385 crore through liquor sales in the eight months but officials failed to meet the target set by the government. Majority outlets are owned by liquor mafia in the district. They are selling illicit liquor through their shops.