Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Ashti Police Destroy Illicit Liquor Worth ₹7.84 Lakh
The Ashti Police in Beed district recently destroyed a large amount of illegal liquor worth ₹7.84 lakh.
This action was part of a major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade.
The police followed all legal procedures, including obtaining court orders and approvals from higher authorities.
The destroyed liquor was seized in 243 cases, with most involving property valued above ₹1,000.
The operation was supervised by senior police officials and involved the participation of various police personnel and excise officials.
The police have stated that they will continue their efforts to combat bootlegging and the illegal liquor trade in the district.
Ashti Police destroyed illicit liquor worth ₹7.84 lakh in a major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior police officials, including Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat and Additional SP Sameer Shaikh.
The destroyed contraband was seized under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act in 243 cases.
235 cases involved property valued above ₹1,000, which was destroyed after obtaining court disposal orders.
The remaining eight cases, involving property valued below ₹1,000, were disposed of after receiving approval from the SDPO.
- Who
- Ashti Police, Beed Superintendent of Police Navneet Kanwat, Additional SP Sameer Shaikh, SDPO Vishwajeet Khule, and other police personnel
- What
- Destruction of illicit liquor worth ₹7.84 lakh
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Ashti, Beed district
- Why
- To crack down on the illegal liquor trade and enforce the Maharashtra Prohibition Act
Law Enforcement
Illegal Liquor Traders
Crackdown on Illegal Liquor
Law Enforcement
The Ashti Police have successfully destroyed illicit liquor worth ₹7.84 lakh, demonstrating their commitment to enforcing the law and combating the illegal liquor trade.
Illegal Liquor Traders
The destruction of illicit liquor disrupts the illegal trade, impacting those involved in the black market.
- Total Value of Destroyed Liquor
- ₹7,83,978
- Number of Cases
- 243
- Cases with Property Valued Above ₹1,000
- 235
- Cases with Property Valued Below ₹1,000
- 8
- Date of Disposal
- July 20
- Supervising Police Inspector
- Sharad Bhutekar
- Beed Superintendent of Police
- Navneet Kanwat
- Additional SP
- Sameer Shaikh
- Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)
- Vishwajeet Khule