A statement said all such news on social media abouthome delivery of liquor were fake and ploys to dupe people oftheir money.
It also said 2,281 cases have been registered duringthe lockdown between March 24 and April 10 for illegalproduction, transportation and sale of liquor, and 892 peoplehave been arrested.
"The department has seized liquor and 107 vehiclesworth Rs 5.5 crore during this period," it said.
It asked people to provide tip offs on illicit liquortrade on toll free contact number 18008333333 and WhatsAppnumber 8422001133. ENMBNM BNM