KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Pathri police arrested 2 people in separate raids at Bhawapur and Bishanpur, recovering 52 tetra packs of Malta-brand country-made liquor and 10 litres of raw liquor. Separate cases have been registered under the Excise Act, while police said the accused would be sent to jail after being produced before a court.
Others
Vikasnagar police arrested Satpal Singh during a checking operation on the route to Khan Basti in the Ambari area on 1 November. Police said 5 litres of raw illicit liquor were recovered from him. A case has been registered under the Excise Act, while officers are checking his criminal history.
Tehri
Tehri police arrested 4 people and seized 46 cases of English liquor, 10 cases of premium strong beer and 80 tetra pouches of country liquor during checks across 4 थाना areas in the previous 24 hours. The action came under Operation Prahar, aimed at curbing illegal liquor transport and sales during the festival season.
Pithoragarh
Police arrested Manoj Singh Gobadi during a checking campaign in the Jhulaghat area of Pithoragarh, according to officials. Police said 73 pouches of illegal English liquor were recovered from him. Action has been initiated against him under the Excise Act, although the report does not provide further details about the case.
Nainital
Nainital Police said it has externed a man identified as Manish for 06 months following directions from SSP Dr. Manjunath Tc. The police said 09 cases under the Excise Act are registered against him at Kathgodam Kotwali, making the action relevant to public safety in the area.
Nainital
Chorgalia police recovered 220 pouches of illicit raw liquor and arrested one accused during action conducted under Operation Prahar, according to the Nainital Police update. A case has been registered under the Excise Act following directions from Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C., marking the latest reported enforcement action in the area.
Nainital
Nainital Police reported the seizure of 96 pouches of Imperial Blue English liquor and the arrest of one accused person. Officers also took custody of the scooter allegedly used in the activity and registered a case under the Excise Act, according to the police update.
Rudraprayag
Police at Gaurikund outin Rudraprayag district arrested Kamal Dev Thapa and Laxman Singh in 2 separate cases linked to alleged illegal liquor trafficking. Officers reported recovering 14 McDowell's bottles from Thapa and 18 Royal Stag bottles from Singh, with cases registered under the Excise Act.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area arrested Nitesh, a resident of Mahadevpuram, during checking near Pipal Chowk in Rawli Mahdood. Officers said they recovered 5 crates of Malta-branded country liquor and the scooter he was riding. A case has been registered under the Excise Act, and the accused was presented in court.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag police said they arrested Prakash Lal during a checking operation in Augustyamuni on 11 October 2026 and recovered 55 quarter bottles of McDowell’s English liquor. Police registered Case Crime No. 47/2026 under Section 60(one) of the Excise Act and said further legal proceedings are underway.
Pithoragarh
Berinag police took action after allegedly finding Harish Singh selling liquor illegally from a shop in the Kande Kirauli area of Pithoragarh. The checking operation was led by Chaukori outin-charge and Additional Sub-Inspector Ashok Chaudhary. Police said action was taken under Sections 21/60 of the Excise Act.
Pithoragarh
Police in Pithoragarh’s Devalthal area arrested shop operator Sandeep Baseda during a checking operation, according to the report. Officers recovered 4 litres of illicit country liquor from him. The Thal police have initiated action under the Excise Act, with the operation led by station in-charge Ganesh Datt Bhatt.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patelnagar arrested Aniket and Satish after allegedly finding 5 boxes containing 240 tetra packs of illegal country liquor on their scooter during a routine check on October 2. The scooter was seized, and an Excise Act case has been registered while investigators trace the liquor’s source and intended destination.
Almora
Dhaulchhina police arrested 43-year-old Prem Singh after allegedly finding illegal English liquor on a scooter during vehicle checks. Officers seized the scooter and registered a case under the Excise Act. The available police update does not specify the quantity of liquor or provide further details about the alleged offence.
