New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotics Squad of South District Police has achieved a major success by apprehending a bootlegger and seizing a large quantity of Haryana-mark illicit liquor from his possession and residence in Sangam Vihar. A total of 16 cartons of liquor, including country liquor, whisky, and beer meant for sale only in Haryana, were recovered during the operation. Following the seizure, a case was registered under the Delhi Excise Act. FIR No. 293/2026, dated July 24, unde…
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New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) An alleged bootlegger was arrested from east Delhi’s Nand Nagri area, and 198 quarter bottles of illicit liquor, a scooty used for transportation, and Rs 2 lakh suspected to be the proceeds of the illegal liquor trade were seized, police said on Monday. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing drive against the illicit liquor network being conducted by the staff of Police Station Nand Nagri.According to the police, at around 9.35 a.m. on Sunday, a team comprising Head C…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam on Friday said that the Maharashtra government remains firmly committed to continuing the ‘Ladli Bahen’ scheme and accused the Opposition of spreading confusion and misinformation regarding the welfare initiative. His remarks came a day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde criticised Opposition parties for allegedly misleading the public over issues related to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, farm loan waivers, and crop insu…
Patna, May 2 (IANS) Despite a decade-long prohibition in Bihar, illegal liquor smuggling continues to pose a serious challenge. In a fresh crackdown, police in East Champaran have seized a large quantity of spirit and a vehicle allegedly being used for manufacturing illicit liquor.The action took place under the Mehsi police station limits during a routine vehicle inspection drive.Police intercepted a Bolero vehicle and, upon searching it, recovered approximately 200 litres of spirit st…
Ahmedabad, April 25 (IANS) Ahead of local body elections in Gujarat, Ahmedabad rural police have stepped up enforcement and security measures, seizing illicit liquor worth over Rs one crore and intensifying preventive action as part of preparations for polling scheduled on April 26. Officials said that 5,360 litres of country liquor, valued at Rs 10.72 lakh, and 16,976 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor, worth Rs 96.94 lakh, have been seized during ongoing drives.Between April 1 and Apr…
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) The Excise Department has seized a large quantity of raw materials and equipment used in the manufacture of spurious liquor in the poll-bound West Bengal’s Siliguri, a senior Election Commission official said on Monday.According to reports, around 1,560 litres of OP spirit (surgical spirit) were recovered from Siliguri in north Bengal during the raid based on a tip-off.The substance is a key ingredient in the production of illicit liquor. Officials suspect that a plan …
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) As the national capital prepares for New Year celebrations, the Delhi Police have intensified security measures by carrying out an overnight crackdown under Operation Aaghat 3.0, arresting 285 people across the South-East district. The special drive, aimed at preventing crime during the festive season, led to the seizure of illegal weapons, drugs, illicit liquor, cash and stolen property. According to the Delhi police, coordinated raids were conducted at multiple vulnera…