Mangalore: Raid Plans at Adam Kudru Goes Kaput - Minister Taken for a Ride
Pics: Sphoorty Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (RS/SB)

Mangalore, Feb 23: It was the turn of excise minister Renukacharya to be stunned on his surprise visit to the infamous spot for illicit liquor, Adam Kudru near Jeppinamogaru on Tuesday February 23 as there was no trace of illicit manufacturing unit or liquor. Minister had to return empty-handed after what seemed as a jolly ride on a boat along the backwaters of Netravati river from Adam Kudru to Onti Kudru.

Minister Renukacharya who is on a day’s visit to district expressed a desire to conduct surprise raids into illicit liquor manufacturing units following which fellow party members of the district suggested the name Adam Kudru, which is notorious for units that manufacture illicit liquor. On the information, the minister headed to the island along with few officials from excise department only to be flabbergasted at the turn of events. Only concession it seemed the joy ride from Adam Kudru to Onti Kudru.  

It is now suspected that the people involved in illicit liquor manufacture had got information about the minister’s visit beforehand and thus cleared up the mess before his arrival. However, locals at Adam Kudru informed that the activities of manufacturing illicit liquor have come down to a great extent due to the continuous raid by the officials of the excise department.

Moreover, the anti-social elements are fearful of persistently facing the court cases and moved away to take up other lawful professions.