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MP: 306 Cartons Illicit Liquor Seized In Alirajpur
Police in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh, found a large amount of liquor stored in a house.
The raid happened after police received specific information.
They seized 306 cartons of beer and whisky.
The cartons contained about 3,369 bulk litres of liquor.
Police estimated its value at nearly ₹11 lakh.
Vehicles allegedly used to move the liquor were also taken.
A case has been filed against Ramsingh Morya.
Investigators are trying to find where the liquor came from and whether other people were involved.
Sorwa police seized 306 cartons of alleged illicit liquor from a house in Moriyawada village.
The consignment contained 216 cartons of beer and 90 cartons of whisky.
The liquor totaled around 3,369 bulk litres and was valued at ₹10.97 lakh.
Vehicles allegedly used to transport the liquor were also seized, police said.
A case was registered against Ramsingh Morya under Sections 34(1) and 34(2) of the Excise Act.
- Who
- Sorwa police, led by the station in-charge, seized the liquor; a case was registered against Ramsingh Morya.
- What
- Police seized 306 cartons, or about 3,369 bulk litres, of alleged illicit beer and whisky, along with vehicles allegedly used for transportation.
- Where
- A house in Sarpani Falia of Moriyawada village, in the Sorwa area of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- On Friday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- Police acted on specific information about liquor being stored there as part of an ongoing drive against the illegal liquor trade.
Key facts
- Total cartons
- 306
- Liquor breakdown
- 216 cartons of beer and 90 cartons of whisky
- Quantity
- Around 3,369 bulk litres
- Estimated value
- ₹10.97 lakh
- Location
- Sarpani Falia, Moriyawada village, Sorwa area, Alirajpur district
- Case sections
- Sections 34(1) and 34(2) of the Excise Act
- Investigation focus
- The source, intended destination, and other people involved in procuring, storing, or transporting the liquor
Quotes
Raghuvansh Singh Bhadoria
Alirajpur Superintendent of Police
“Acting on specific information, the Sorwa police conducted a raid and recovered a large quantity of illicit liquor. We are investigating the source of the consignment and the network involved in its transportation.”
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“The campaign against illegal liquor will continue. Those involved in the illegal storage, transportation or sale of liquor will face strict legal action.”
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Sources
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