Punjab Govt Seizes Rs 1.5 Crore Illegal Tobacco, Cracks Down on Tax Evasion

• Punjab government unearthed illegal tobacco products worth Rs 1.5 crore in a statewide drive.
• Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced the seizure during a crackdown on tax evasion.
• Raids were conducted at eight locations, including five registered and three unregistered firms.
• Seized items included 1.32 lakh cigarette packs, bidis, zarda, imported cigarettes, and lighters.
• Tax liability of over Rs 50 lakh assessed, with Rs 12 lakh already recovered; further action promised.