Rudraprayag police have arrested Prakash Lal after allegedly recovering 55 quarter bottles of McDowell’s English liquor during checking in Augustyamuni on 11 October 2026.
Police said the action formed part of continuing checks intended to curb the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor across the district. Lal is identified as the son of Dhanpat Lal, a resident of Jakholi village and currently living in Dangwal village in Rudraprayag district.
Case registered under Excise Act
According to the police, the Augustyamuni police station registered Case Crime No. 47/2026 against Lal under Section 60(one) of the Excise Act. The case concerns the recovery of the liquor during the checking operation.
The registration of the case records the police allegation. It does not by itself establish guilt, which will be determined through the legal process.
Police team involved
The police team named in the action comprised:
- Sub-Inspector Suresh Rawat
- Head Constable Bhupal Singh
- Head Constable Virendra Singh
Police said further legal proceedings against the accused are underway. No additional details about the next stage of the case were provided.
Conclusion
Rudraprayag police said the arrest and recovery followed district-level checking against the sale and smuggling of illegal liquor. A case has been registered under Section 60(one) of the Excise Act, with further legal action pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was Prakash Lal arrested?
Police said he was arrested on 11 October 2026.
Q. Where was the checking conducted?
The checking was conducted by Augustyamuni police.
Q. What was recovered?
Police said they recovered 55 quarter bottles of McDowell’s English liquor.
Q. Which law was used to register the case?
The case was registered under Section 60(one) of the Excise Act.
Q. What is the case number?
The registered case is Case Crime No. 47/2026.
Q. What happens next?
Police said further legal proceedings against the accused are underway.
