Jammu police arrest three bootleggers, seize 121 bottles of illicit liquor

In a concerted effort to combat the menace of illicit liquor in the region, Nowabad Police Station in Jammu District executed a successful crackdown, resulting in the apprehension of three alleged bootleggers.

The operation, conducted during routine patrolling at JP Chowk, led to the recovery of a substantial cache of contraband. The three suspects, identified as Pawan Kumar, Chandan Balgotra and Shiv Balgotra, attempted to flee upon being signaled to stop.

In a crackdown against illicit liquor, Nowabad Police Station in Jammu District arrested three bootleggers and recovered 121 bottles of illicit liquor. The suspects were apprehended during patrolling at JP Chowk, with FIR No. 86/2024 registered under the Excise Act. pic.twitter.com/J5yOLArZsm

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A search revealed that they were each carrying a cardboard box containing illicit liquor. Authorities discovered and seized 121 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession.

An FIR No. 86/2024 has been registered against the accused under the Excise Act. Further investigation is underway.