Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 13: While continuing its drive to take stringent action against illegal liquor menace, District Police today recovered 20 liters of illicit (Desi) liquor in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Kathua along with accused arrested.
A joint team of Anti Drug Unit Kathua and PP Nagri in their jurisdictional area near apprehended one person namely Kishore Kumar, son of Banni Ram of Sumwan tehsil and district Kathua. The raid was conducted on the directives of SSP Kathua Romesh Chander Kotwal and DySP, Operations Bhisham Dubey.
On frisking, 20 litres of illicit (Desi) liquor was recovered from his illegal possession. The accused was arrested and liquor seized.
A case vide FIR No 175/2021 US 48 (A) Excise Act was registered in the concerned Police Station and further investigation was initiated.
Meanwhile a team of Police Post (PP) Chadwal under the supervision of in charge P P, in its jurisdictional area found a dumper indulged in illegal mining which was being used for transportation of construction material. The dumper was seized and was immediately handed over to the officials of the Mining Department Kathua for further legal proceedings.
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