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Vigilance Bureau cracks down on illegal liquor trade in Baddi, seize 611 bottles & 41 beer cans

Solan, Nov 7 (UNI) In a major crackdown on the illegal sale and distribution of liquor network in Baddi-Barotiwala -Nalagarh industrial belt, the State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB), in coordination with Excise Department officials and independent witnesses, conducted inspections at two liquor vends located at Madhala and Kalujhanda in District Solan, and seized a substantial quantity of liquor bearing markings indicating that it was meant for sale in Chandigarh and Punjab.
The seized stock included 257 bottles, 173 half bottles and 162 quarter bottles of liquor meant for sale in Chandigarh.
On the basis of the recovery, a case was registered at the police station, SV&ACB, Baddi, under the relevant provisions of the Excise Act against the salesman and owner of the liquor vend.
In a subsequent inspection, the team also searched another liquor vend at Kalujhanda, belonging to the same owner, in the presence of Excise Department officials. During the inspection, 354 bottles of liquor meant for sale in Chandigarh were recovered.
Accordingly, an FIR was registered against the salesman and owner of the vend at Police Station, SV&ACB, Baddi, under the relevant provisions of the Excise Act.
The Bureau is taking appropriate legal action in both cases, and further investigation is underway to establish the source, supply chain and possible involvement of other persons in the illegal sale and distribution of liquor.
Ashok Tewari, Director General of Police, has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant and actively cooperate with the police in identifying and reporting illegal activities taking place in their neighbourhoods and surroundings.
He urged citizens not to remain silent spectators and to promptly share credible information regarding illegal liquor trade, drug trafficking, corruption, organised criminal activities and other unlawful practices with the police.
The DGP assured the public that the identity of every informant will be kept strictly confidential and protected. Citizens can come forward with confidence, without fear or hesitation, as the police are committed to taking appropriate action on credible information while safeguarding the identity of those who assist law enforcement.
He further reiterated that Himachal Police remains committed to serving the people and ensuring a safe, secure and law-abiding society. Public cooperation and timely information are essential in strengthening the fight against crime and illegal activities.
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