Police seized an illicit liquor-making furnace and related equipment during a raid in the forest near Badshahpur village on Thursday night. The people allegedly running the setup fled through sugarcane fields when the police team reached the location.

The action followed information received from an informer, according to a police officer. A team was sent to the forest after officers were told that liquor was being produced there using a makeshift furnace.

What police found

During a search of the site, police recovered 5 litres of raw liquor. Officers also took possession of the equipment used to operate the furnace and prepare the liquor.

Police found about 200 litres of lahan, a fermented mixture used in the liquor-making process. The material was destroyed at the scene, according to the police account.

The people present at the site left before they could be detained. Police said they used routes through the sugarcane fields to escape after noticing the approaching team.

Search for suspects continues

The identities of those who allegedly operated the furnace had not been established in the available information. Police said efforts were under way to identify and locate the absconding suspects.

The raid disrupted the reported liquor-making activity at the site. The seized equipment and recovered liquor have been taken into police possession, while the prepared lahan was destroyed during the operation.

Conclusion

Police recovered 5 litres of raw liquor and equipment from the Badshahpur forest, destroyed about 200 litres of lahan and continued efforts to identify and trace the people who fled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did police conduct the raid?

Police raided a liquor-making setup in the forest near Badshahpur village.

Q. When did the raid take place?

The raid took place on Thursday night.

Q. How much raw liquor was recovered?

Police recovered 5 litres of raw liquor.

Q. What happened to the lahan found at the site?

About 200 litres of lahan was destroyed at the scene.

Q. Did police detain anyone during the raid?

No. The people at the site escaped through sugarcane fields before they could be detained.

Q. What are police doing next?

Police said they were working to identify and locate the absconding suspects.