The Himatnagar rural police have made a significant drug bust on the Himatnagar bypass road. They seized foreign liquor valued at over ₹50 lakh from a truck. The police received a tip-off that a truck loaded with foreign liquor was heading from Rajasthan to Gandhinagar. Based on this information, they set up a watch near Katwad Patiya.
When the truck, with Haryana registration number HR.55.W.6968, arrived, police stopped it for inspection. They discovered 378 boxes of foreign liquor hidden among paper rolls. In total, there were 6,212 bottles of liquor, valued at ₹50,33,799. The police also seized the truck, worth ₹10 lakh, paper rolls valued at ₹1,47,609, and a mobile phone valued at ₹3,000. The total value of the seized items amounts to ₹61,84,408.
The truck driver, 38-year-old Govindsinh Kanesinh Rawat, was arrested. He is a resident of Pachhan Pura village in Raipur taluka, Pali district of Rajasthan. A case has been registered under the Prohibition Act at Himatnagar rural police station. The investigation is ongoing under the leadership of Police Inspector H.R. Herabhai.
This operation highlights the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to combat illegal liquor trafficking in the region. The police are committed to keeping the community safe from illicit substances and are working hard to ensure that such activities are curtailed. The successful seizure is a result of timely intelligence and effective police work.
Authorities encourage citizens to report any suspicious activities in their areas, as community involvement is crucial in the fight against crime. With the police and the public working together, they hope to reduce the prevalence of illegal liquor and its associated problems in the state. This incident is a reminder of the importance of vigilance and cooperation in maintaining law and order in society.
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