Chorgalia police recovered 220 pouches of illicit raw liquor and arrested one accused during an operation carried out under Operation Prahar, Nainital Police said.
The action was conducted under the directions of Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Manjunath T.C. Police have registered a case under the Excise Act in connection with the recovery.
Details of the police action
The police update identified the seized material as illicit raw liquor packed in 220 pouches. It did not provide the accused person’s name or other personal details.
The arrested person is described as an accused because the available information records an arrest and the registration of a case. It does not include any court finding on guilt.
The update was published on 21 October 2026. It did not state where within the Chorgalia area the recovery took place, nor did it provide details about the next stage of the investigation.
What happens next
The registered case will proceed under the Excise Act. The available police information does not give details about the specific sections invoked, the quantity of liquor in each pouch, or the accused person’s court status.
The action forms part of Operation Prahar, under which the Chorgalia police carried out the reported seizure and arrest. No further recovery, arrest or investigation details were provided in the update.
Conclusion
Chorgalia police recovered 220 pouches of illicit raw liquor, arrested one accused and registered a case under the Excise Act during action conducted under Operation Prahar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Chorgalia police recover?
Police recovered 220 pouches of illicit raw liquor.
Q. How many people were arrested?
one accused person was arrested.
Q. Under which operation was the action conducted?
The action was conducted under Operation Prahar.
Q. Under which law was the case registered?
Police registered a case under the Excise Act.
Q. Who directed the police action?
The action was conducted under the directions of Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C.
Q. Has the accused been found guilty?
The available information records an arrest and a case registration, but does not provide a court finding of guilt.
