Bounty-Bearing Liquor Smuggler Arrested with Illicit Alcohol in Guna

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Major Success in Guna: Bounty-Bearing Smuggler Apprehended

The Dharnavada Police Station in Guna district has achieved a significant success by arresting Abhishek Pardi, an offender carrying a bounty of one lakh twenty thousand rupees, near Ranipura. The operation was conducted as part of an ongoing campaign against active absconding criminals in the district, under the direction of Superintendent of Police Hitika Vasal.

Operation and Recovery

Acting on a tip-off from an informant, the Dharnavada police team cordoned off the area near the bridge in the village of Ranipura. During the operation, they apprehended a man identified as Abhishek Pardi. A search revealed sixty-two liters of illicit country liquor in his possession. Additionally, an Apache motorcycle used for transporting the liquor was also seized.

Criminal Background of the Apprehended Offender

The arrested accused, Abhishek Pardi, is a resident of village Kanari, Dharnavada Police Station. According to the police, bounties of thirty thousand rupees each were declared by the Inspector General of Police, Bhopal, in four separate serious cases registered at the Kotwali Police Station in Rajgarh district, totaling the reward to one lakh twenty thousand rupees. The accused already has approximately twelve serious criminal cases registered against him in various police stations, including charges of robbery, dacoity, theft, and illegal possession of firearms.

Legal Action and Investigation Underway

The Dharnavada Police have registered a case against the accused Abhishek Pardi under Section 34(2) of the Excise Act and have initiated an investigation into the matter. Station House Officer Neeraj Lodhi, Chowki In-charge Vipin Tirkey, along with constables Dharmendra Dhakad, Rakesh Gurjar, Rishikesh Sharma, Vineet Lodhi, Satyendra Gurjar, and Shahid Khan, played a crucial role in this effective operation. The police are now interrogating the arrested accused to gather information about his criminal associates and the liquor smuggling network.

Significance of the Arrest

This arrest is considered a significant achievement in the district's efforts to maintain law and order and crack down on criminals. Preparations are underway to present the accused before the court.