Authorities in Rajasthan’s Sanchore tehsil delivered a body blow to illegal liquor syndicates by nabbing a smuggler with a Rs 50,000 reward. The raid, executed under cover of darkness, showcased meticulous planning and inter-agency coordination.
Tips from local informants directed the special task force to a secluded warehouse where the contraband was being repackaged. The suspect, a seasoned trafficker, was caught red-handed while loading his transport vehicle.
Jalore district officials highlighted the dangers of spurious liquor flooding from across the Gujarat frontier. This arrest disrupts a pipeline that has been active for over two years, supplying tainted alcohol to rural markets and festivals.
The operation yielded 250 liters of bootleg hooch, mobile phones with transaction records, and forged documents used for evasion. Interrogations have already yielded leads on accomplices and safe houses.
In the wake of rising hooch-related deaths statewide, this success underscores the effectiveness of reward programs incentivizing tips. Sanchore SP announced plans for community awareness drives to combat demand-side factors.
With the kingpin in custody, police anticipate a ripple effect, crumbling the network’s operations. The public is urged to report suspicious activities, reinforcing the multi-pronged strategy against this pervasive crime.