Bhind Police Seize Illegal Liquor Worth Over ₹1 Lakh, Two Arrested

Major Haul in Anti-Liquor Drive

As part of a special campaign to curb the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor in the Bhind district, the police have achieved a significant success. The City Kotwali police, in an operation, have seized illegal English and country liquor worth ₹1,10,000.

Two Apprehended, Motorcycle Seized

In connection with the case, police apprehended one person while he was delivering the liquor, and his accomplice was also arrested. Additionally, a motorcycle used in the smuggling operation has been seized. The campaign is being conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Verma, Additional Superintendent of Police Pradeep Patel, and City Superintendent of Police Niranjan Singh Rajput.

Tip-off Leads to First Arrest

The Kotwali Police Station in-charge received information from a tip-off that an individual was waiting near the Mela Ground to deliver a consignment of illegal liquor. Acting swiftly on this information, a police team immediately reached the spot, cordoned off the area, and apprehended the accused. The arrested individual was found in possession of 20 sachets of plain country liquor and one bottle of Royal Stag (750 ml). The Hero Splendor Plus motorcycle (MP07JW1993) used in the smuggling was also seized.

Partner's Residence Yields Large Stock

Under stringent interrogation, the accused admitted to supplying liquor to various locations according to demand in partnership with his accomplice. Following his lead, the police proceeded to his partner's house in Balaji Nagar. A search of the house revealed a large stock of illegal English liquor concealed in a room on the upper floor and in the bathroom.

Extensive Seizure and Estimated Value

The total quantity of liquor seized is reported to be 53.445 liters, which includes 99 quarter bottles (180 ml), 41 half bottles (375 ml), and 7 full bottles (750 ml), along with cans of beer. The estimated value of the seized liquor has been assessed at approximately ₹1,10,000.

Further Investigation on Police Remand

The police have formally seized the confiscated illegal liquor and the motorcycle and arrested both accused. Further investigation into the matter is underway. The police are taking the accused into custody on remand for interrogation to ascertain the origin of the liquor consignment and identify all individuals involved in this illegal trade. It is expected that other major suppliers and the network will be uncovered in this case soon.

Key Personnel in Successful Operation

In this commendable operation, Station House Officer Kotwali Sub-Inspector Amit Sikarwar, Sub-Inspector Neetendra Mawai, Assistant Sub-Inspector Mohammad Kasim Khan, Head Constable Neeraj Bhadauria, Constables Saurabh Sharma, Deepak Rajawat, Prashant Bhardwaj, Omprakash Yadav, Aman Pratap Singh, and Abhishek Yadav played significant roles.