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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Rs 10L illegal liquor seized at Assam-Meghalaya border, 2 held
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: A joint operation by Basistha and Jorabat police led to the seizure of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth over Ra 10 lakh at the Jorabat police checkpoint along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Thursday evening. The police also arrested persons in this connection. The operation followed specific intelligence inputs regarding the illegal transportation of liquor across state borders. Police intercepted a truck (AS 01 RC 7957) en route from Guwahati to Aizawl in Mizoram, carrying a consignment of liquor. The truck was loaded with brands legally permitted for sale only within Meghalaya, making the cross-border transport of the consignment illegal in the absence of proper permits. The Two persons were arrested during the operation have been identified as Kabir Hussain Laskar (23), the driver from Hailakandi district, and Milan Hussain Laskar (22), a handyman from Sribhumi. They couldn't produce valid documents for the sale, purchase, or transportation of the seized liquor. "A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Excise Act. Further investigation is underway to trace the supply chain and identify others involved in this illegal liquor network," said Kapil Pathak, officer-in-charge of Basistha police station.
Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Liquor, ration distribution to lure voters: 3 FIRs registered for poll violations in Ludhiana
A day after the Congress candidate for Ludhiana West bypoll Bharat Bhushan Ashu and his wife Mamta Ashu had intercepted a canter truck loaded with ration bags in Sham Nagar, which according to them was meant for distribution to lure voters by the ruling AAP, the Ludhiana Police registered an FIR against the vehicle's drive under the sections Section 173 of BNS. A case has been registered against the driver, Amarjeet Singh alias Vicky, resident of village Ratanheri, Khanna for allegedly attempting to bribe voters. The vehicle along with the ration has been seized by the police, and further investigation is on. In another incident, tension prevailed in Rishi Nagar late Wednesday after a couple was allegedly attacked for trying to stop the distribution of ration to influence voters. A seven-month pregnant woman got injured, police said. The victims, Pawan Kumar Arora and his wife Rupani, were standing outside their residence when they reportedly noticed two individuals—identified as Rahul and Shareena, also residents of Z Block—distributing ration sacks. When the couple asked the accused to stop, the situation escalated. The duo allegedly launched a violent attack on Arora and his wife. Rupani, who is in the third trimester of her pregnancy, sustained serious injuries after allegedly being kicked in the stomach. ASI Lakhwinder Singh, the investigating officer from PAU police station, confirmed that while Pawan Kumar Arora suffered minor injuries, his wife experienced intense pain and complications as a result of the assault. A case has been registered against the accused under sections 173 (bribery), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), and 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused have been arrested. In another incident, Sarabha Nagar police registered a case against unidentified individuals for distributing liquor in E Block of BRS Nagar. The complaint was filed by Jashanpreet Singh, a resident of Sunet village, who told police that he spotted a Mahindra Scorpio parked near the cremation ground. The vehicle was reportedly carrying liquor bottles and had the flag of SAD on it. ASI Sukhjinder Singh confirmed that the Excise Department was alerted and 22 bottles of liquor were recovered from the vehicle. A case under the Excise Act has been registered against unknown persons. Investigations are underway to identify those involved.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Haryana STF arrests shooter who killed Shahbad Markanda liquor contractor, two others who tracked his movements
Ambala: The Ambala and Karnal units of Haryana Police's special task force (STF), in a joint operation on Wednesday, arrested three men for the murder of a liquor contractor in Shahabad Markanda town of Kurukshetra district, said an official on Thursday. The arrested accused have been identified as Sujal, the man who shot the victim, from Khanpur in Karnal district; Baljinder Singh alias Mangu from Akalgarh village in Ambala district; and Shubham Khurana from Mohalla Khatarwara in Shahabad Markanda. Ambala STF DSP Aman said all three men had been produced before a Shahabad court, which remanded them in police custody for six days. The DSP added that so far, no weapons used in the crime had been found from the accused, and the recovery would be made during the remand. The liquor contractor, Shantanu from Mattan village in Jhajjar district, was shot dead on June 13 evening by two men at Meena Market in Shahabad. A case of murder was registered by Kurukshetra police under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act at Shahabad-Markanda police station on June 14. The STF DSP said Baljinder and Shubham conducted a recce of Shantanu's movements and shared his location with the shooters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "During the remand, we will try to ascertain the actual motive behind Shantanu's murder, and the gang these three men were working for. Names of some persons lodged in jail have also come to light. They would soon be brought on a production warrant for questioning. The jail inmates were helping the accused persons and were planning the crime in jail," said DSP Aman. The DSP added one siuch accused, Rajan from Janderi village, had been arrested on a production warrantcase, and he was being questioned. "Rajan is being questioned for linkages inside and outside jail," he said. The DSP added added that Shubham and Baljinder had a criminal past, and were facing cases of attempt to murder, Excise Act, and others. He said Shubham alone has five criminal cases against him.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Bribery row turns violent in Ludhiana West's Rishi Nagar, pregnant woman hurt.
Ludhiana: A couple from Z Block of Rishi Nagar was allegedly brutally attacked when they tried to stop two residents of their locality from distributing rations to bribe voters. The seven-month pregnant woman got severely injured in the incident, said the police. The PAU police lodged an FIR against Rahul and Shareena of Z Block Rishi Nagar, on the complaint of Pawan Kumar Arora. Arora alleged that he, along with his wife Rupani, who is seven months pregnant, was standing outside their house at around 11pm when they noticed the accused duo distributing rations to bribe voters. When they tried to stop the accused, they attacked them. Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Lakhwinder Singh, the investigating officer from PAU police station, said that the man suffered minor injuries; however, his wife, who is pregnant, was allegedly kicked in the stomach, which led to severe pain and injuries. The police registered a case under sections 173 (punishment for bribery), 351 (2) (criminal intimidation), and 109 (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following which they arrested the accused. One booked for distributing alcohol in BRS Nagar In another case, Sarabha Nagar police lodged an FIR against unidentified accused of distributing alcohol in Block E of BRS Nagar. The FIR was lodged on the complaint of Jashanpreet Singh of Sunet village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The complainant said that on Wednesday, he noticed a Mahindra Scorpio SUV near the cremation ground, carrying liquor and SAD party's flag. ASI Sukhjinder Singh said the excise department was informed, which reached the spot immediately and seized 22 bottles of liquor from the SUV. A case under the Excise Act was registered by the police against unidentified accused. MSID:: 121956365 413 |
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Three including shooter held in liquor contractor's murder case by Ambala STF
Three murder accused in Ambala STF custody AMBALA: The Ambala and Karnal units of Haryana Police's special task force (STF) in joint operation arrested three accused persons including shooter in the recent case of liquor contractor's murder in Shahabad-Markanda town of Kurukshetra district. The arrested accused have been identified as Sujal, accused main shooter of Khanpur in Karnal district, Baljinder Singh alias Mangu of Akalgarh village in Ambala district and Shubham Khurana of Mohalla Khatarwara, Shahabad Markanda, who conducted recce. Ambala STF DSP Aman said all three accused were produced before the court in Shahabad, which granted their six-day police remand for further investigation. The DSP added that so far no weapons used in crime were recovered from accused and the recovery would be made during remand. Liquor contractor, Shantanu of Mattan village in Jhajjar district was shot dead by firing multiple bullets, by two miscreants at Meena Market in Shahabad on June 13 evening. A case of murder was registered by Kurukshetra police under relevant Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act at Shahabad-Markanda police station on June 14. The STF DSP said all three were arrested on Wednesday in joint operation by STF Ambala and Karnal teams lead by inspector Parteek from Shahabad and Indri, adding that Baljinder and Shubham conducted recce of Shantanu's movement and shared his location to the shooters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'During remand, the actual motive behind Shantanu's murder will be ascertained and it will also be known that they were working for which gang. Names of some persons lodged in jail have also come to light in this case, who would be soon arrested on production warrant for questioning. The jail inmates were helping the accused persons and were planning the crime in jail', said DSP Aman. The DSP added that one accused Rajan of Janderi village has been arrested on production warrant from jail, in connection with this case and presently he is on remand as per court orders. Rajan is being questioned for further linkages inside and outside jail. He added that Shubham and Baljinder have criminal history related to cases of attempt to murder, Excise Act and others. He said Shubham alone has five criminal cases against him.
