Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh: Police and Excise officials have seized liquor valued at approximately Rs 6.30 crore from ten trucks in separate incidents in Jhabua district. The alcohol was being illegally transported to Gujarat and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu.
In the first incident, a police team acting on a tip-off searched a truck at a dhaba in Kalia village, located along the Indore-Ahmedabad highway, on Tuesday. The truck, registered in Rajasthan, was found carrying 1,300 boxes of liquor worth Rs 1.46 crore. The truck driver and another individual attempted to flee but were apprehended by the police. The truck was seized, and further legal proceedings are underway.
In another operation, the Excise Department intercepted nine truckloads of liquor at the Pitol toll plaza on the Madhya Pradesh-Gujarat border. The trucks were carrying 11,180 boxes of liquor valued at Rs 4.87 crore, destined for Silvassa, Daman, and Diu. The transportation permit for the liquor, issued to a distillery in Gwalior, had expired.
Superintendent of Police Padm Vilochan Shukla confirmed the operation and emphasized the strict actions taken against the illegal transportation of liquor. These seizures are part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities and ensure compliance with state regulations.
Details of the Seizure:
- First Incident:
- Location: Kalia village, along the Indore-Ahmedabad highway.
- Details: Acting on a tip-off, a police team searched a truck at a dhaba in Kalia village on Tuesday.
- Findings: The truck, registered in Rajasthan, was carrying 1,300 boxes of liquor valued at Rs 1.46 crore.
- Arrests: The truck driver and another individual attempted to flee but were apprehended by the police.
- Actions: The truck was seized, and legal proceedings are underway.
- Second Incident:
- Location: Pitol toll plaza on the Madhya Pradesh-Gujarat border.
- Details: The Excise Department intercepted nine truckloads of liquor destined for Silvassa, Daman, and Diu.
- Findings: A total of 11,180 boxes of liquor, worth Rs 4.87 crore, were seized.
- Permit Issues: The transportation permit for the liquor, issued to a distillery in Gwalior, had expired.
Superintendent of Police Padm Vilochan Shukla: Confirmed the operation and emphasized the strict actions taken against illegal transportation of liquor. The seizures highlight the vigilance of law enforcement agencies in curbing illegal activities.
Impact:
These seizures represent a significant blow to the illegal liquor trade in the region, preventing a large quantity of alcohol from reaching its unauthorized destinations. The actions of the police and excise officials demonstrate their commitment to enforcing the law and maintaining order.
Future Measures:
Authorities will likely increase surveillance and enforcement activities along key transit routes to prevent similar incidents in the future. Enhanced coordination between police and excise departments will be crucial in tackling the illegal liquor trade effectively.
This operation is part of a broader effort to combat the illegal transportation and distribution of alcohol, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing potential public health risks associated with unregulated liquor.
