Karnal, October 24 (Praveen Walia):- Under the guidance and direction of Karnal Superintendent of Police, IPS Karan Goyal, the district police are conducting a special drive to curb the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor. As part of this campaign, Butana police arrested an accused and recovered a total of 68 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession.
Acting under the leadership of Butana Police Station SHO Inspector Vipin Kumar, a team led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Devender Singh apprehended Virender Singh, son of Nathi Singh, a resident of Jagatpura, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, the accused was selling liquor illegally from an unauthorised makeshift stall in village Latro. The police team reached the spot, arrested the accused and recovered the illegal liquor from his possession. A total of 68 bottles of illicit liquor were seized.
The investigating officer stated that a case had been registered against the accused at Butana Police Station under the Excise Act, and further legal proceedings had been initiated. The police team is questioning the accused to gather information about other individuals, suppliers and associates connected with the illegal liquor trade.
Karnal Police appeal to the public to immediately inform the nearest police station or dial 112 if they notice anyone selling or smuggling illegal liquor or other intoxicating substances in their neighbourhood. The identity of the informant will be kept confidential.
