Illicit liquor being smuggled to Bihar seized near Panipat

Image
Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Jun 14 2019 | 8:30 PM IST

The Haryana Police Friday claimed to have seized 219 boxes of illicit liquor in Panipat district which was allegedly being smuggled in a truck to Bihar.

Police have arrested driver of the truck and helper, Sahzad and Kamru, both residents of Muzzafarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh. The seized liquor was being smuggled to Bihar, a spokesperson of Haryana police department said.

He said a police team got secret information that a truck bearing UP registration number and carrying illicit liquor concealed under soap boxes was going towards Delhi from Karnal side.

"After getting a tip-off, the police team immediately swung into action and signalled the truck driver to stop at a check barrier in Panipat district.

"After seeing the police, the driver tried to speed up and run away. Police chased the vehicle, stopped it at a short distance and arrested both accused. On checking the vehicle, 219 boxes of Indian Made Foreign Liquor hidden under soap boxes were recovered," he said.

The spokesperson said that during preliminary interrogation, the accused revealed that they were carrying seized liquor from Karnal to Bihar.

"A case under relevant sections of the IPC and under the provisions of the Excise Act had been registered against the accused. Both were taken on remand by producing them before a court in Panipat," he said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jun 14 2019 | 8:30 PM IST

Next Story