1,180 cartons of illicit liquor seized from truck in Rewari; two held

A case under relevant sections of the Excise Act has been registered against both the accused and further investigation into this case has been taken up, the spokesperson said.

Continuing its crackdown on illicit liquor smuggling, Haryana Police on Friday said they have confiscated 1,180 cartons of illegal country-made liquor, which was being smuggled in a truck from Rewari district

Police intercepted the truck at a checkpoint after a secret input and seized the consignment and arrested two persons, a state police spokesperson said here

"After getting information about smuggling of liquor, police immediately swung into action and laid a 'naka' near Bikaner cut on National Highway 71 in Rewari district. After sometime, the team signalled a truck to stop for checking. The inspection of the vehicle led to the seizure of the liquor," he said. The accused were identified as Anil, a resident of Badbar Buhana and Suresh of Solahi.  A case under relevant sections of the Excise Act has been registered against both the accused and further investigation into this case has been taken up, the spokesperson said.