Crackdown on Illicit Liquor: Two Separate Operations in Alipurduar District
Acting on credible inputs and tip-offs, Alipurduar District Police carried out successful operations in different parts of the district, leading to the seizure of a significant quantity of illicit liquor and the arrest of individuals involved.
In the first operation under Birpara Police Station, a raid was conducted at a shop located near Madari Road. During the search, police recovered a total of 23 bottles of illicit liquor, including 22 bottles of 375 ml each and one bottle of 750 ml. The individual present at the shop failed to produce valid documents for the stock, following which the liquor was seized as per legal procedures.
In a separate operation under Jaigaon Police Station, police intercepted an auto and recovered approximately 75 litres of illicit liquor, commonly known as chulai. The person in possession of the contraband could not provide any valid documentation and was subsequently arrested.
In both cases, the seized liquor has been taken into custody following due legal formalities. Police have registered specific cases under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is underway.
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