1,929 bottles of liquor seized near Warora, two arrested

Police in Warora, in Chandrapur district, have acted against people illegally transporting foreign liquor. After laying a trap on the road from Borda to Anandwan, they seized 1,929 bottles. According to police, the consignment is worth Rs 1.08 lakh. The action was taken against a racket engaged in the illegal transport and sale of foreign liquor in the Warora police station area.

The Warora sub-division squad raided the spot and arrested two people in the case. Police are looking for a third accused, and the search for him continues. A case has been registered against all three under Sections 65(A) and 83 of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.

Police had received a tip-off that illegal foreign liquor was to be transported on the road leading from Borda Chowk village to Anandwan Chowk in the Warora police station area. Acting on this information, the Warora sub-division squad laid a trap and carried out the action.

During the operation, a vehicle and the suspects were searched in the presence of panch witnesses. The search turned up a total of 1,929 bottles of Royal Stag, each of 180 ml. Police seized the entire consignment, worth Rs 1.08 lakh.

Police caught Vinod Nathuji Wallade (36) and Sameer Arif Sheikh (20) red-handed at the spot. Both live in Kolari Ward, Warora, Chandrapur district. During questioning, the name of another accused emerged: Darasingh Sangatsingh Dudhani, who lives in Kolari Ward, Warora. He is wanted by police.

A case has been registered against all three at Warora police station, and Warora police are conducting further investigation. The action has caused panic among liquor sellers in the area.