One held with 20 litres of illicit liquor in Kathua

KATHUA, 14 SEP:- Continuing its efforts to discourage the trade & transportation of illicit liquor, J&K Police Kathua arrested 01 person in the Chabbe Chack area of PS Rajbagh & recovered 20 litres of illicit liquor from his possession.

On 13-09-2024  police team of PS Rajbagh under the supervision of SDPO Border & SHO PS Rajbagh during  naka/ checking at Chabba Chak apprehended one person  namely 1. Deepak Kumar S/o Jagdish Raj R/o Chack Drab Khan Tehsil & District  Kathua who was involved in the illegal trade of selling illicit liquor at Chabba Chak area.During checking approx. 20 litres of Illicit liquor was recovered from his illegal possesion which he had kept in order to gain illegitimate profit by selling same to people of the area.Meanwhile all the recovered consignment approx. 20 litres illicit liquor (Desi) was seized and one person arrested.

In this regard, a  case vide FIR No. 195/2024 U/S 48 (a) Excise Act stands registered at PS Rajbagh  and investigation has been initiated.

SSP Kathua assures that strict action will be taken against anyone caught involved in illegal Trade/transportation of illicit liquor.The general public appreciates the efforts of Kathua Police in seizing the Illicit liquor and apprehending the accused and believes that such actions will deter others from engaging in similar activities.