Tehri police arrested 4 people in separate actions against alleged illegal liquor transport and sales across the district during the previous 24 hours. The operations were conducted under Operation Prahar ahead of the festival season.

Police said the actions took place in the Ghansali, Devprayag, Chamba and Munikireti थाना areas. Officials seized 46 cases of English liquor, 10 cases of premium strong beer and 80 tetra pouches of country liquor. A pickup vehicle and an Alto car allegedly used in the operations were also seized.

Seizure near Chamiyala

At a checking point near the Chamiyala police outin Ghansali, officers searched a pickup and recovered 32 cases of Solmate Blue English liquor quarters, 6 cases of half bottles and 10 cases of premium strong beer.

Police arrested the pickup driver, Ravindra Bisht, 39, a resident of Dunda in Uttarkashi, and seized the vehicle. The recovery formed the largest single seizure described in the police action.

Alto stopped near Bachelikhal

In Devprayag, officers stopped an Alto car near the Bachelikhal out. The search allegedly produced 6 cases of Chandigarh-branded English liquor, containing 288 pouches.

Jot Singh Bisht, 58, a resident of Gurai in Hindolाखाल, was arrested in the case. The Alto car was also taken into police custody.

2 further arrests

Chamba police arrested Suresh, 45, a resident of Semalta, during checking after allegedly finding 2 cases of English liquor in his possession.

In the Munikireti थाना area, officers conducted action in Shanti Nagar, Dhalwala. They arrested Sakunti Devi, 40, a resident of Mayakund in Rishikesh, after allegedly recovering 80 tetra pouches of Malta country liquor.

Police said cases have been registered under the Excise Act in all 4 matters. The arrests and seizures are allegations recorded in the respective cases; the supplied information does not report any court finding.

Police appeal for information

Senior Superintendent of Police Shweta Chaubey said action against illegal liquor transport and sales would continue. Police also asked residents to immediately report information about the sale or transportation of illegal liquor.

The operation covers 4 police areas and includes both alleged transport in vehicles and alleged possession of liquor during checking. Further legal proceedings in the 4 Excise Act cases will follow under the applicable process.

Conclusion

Tehri police reported 4 arrests and the seizure of liquor, beer and 2 vehicles during Operation Prahar. Officials said enforcement against illegal liquor transport and sales will continue during the festival season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many people were arrested in the Tehri operation?

4 people were arrested in separate actions across the Ghansali, Devprayag, Chamba and Munikireti थाना areas.

Q. What was seized during the police action?

Police reported the seizure of 46 cases of English liquor, 10 cases of premium strong beer and 80 tetra pouches of country liquor.

Q. Which vehicles were seized?

A pickup vehicle and an Alto car were seized during the actions.

Q. Where was the largest recovery reported?

The largest recovery was reported near the Chamiyala police outin Ghansali, where police found liquor and beer in a pickup.

Q. Under which law were the cases registered?

Police said cases were registered under the Excise Act in all 4 matters.

Q. What did the SSP say?

SSP Shweta Chaubey said action against illegal liquor transport and sales would continue.