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70-year-old man held with 12 bottles of illicit liquor in Kangra

Dharamshala, Oct 18 (UNI) A 70-year-old man was apprehended by Shahpur police after 12 bottles of country liquor were allegedly recovered from his possession at Rehlu Chowk in Shahpur subdivision of Kangra district on Sunday.
According to police, the accused, identified as Zarm Singh, a resident of Boh village in the Darini area of Kangra district, was spotted carrying a cardboard box on his shoulder around 1220 hrs.
On noticing the police vehicle, he allegedly became nervous and attempted to flee towards Shahpur market. The police team intercepted him and questioned him about his conduct. He reportedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation. Police arrested him on the spot and the investigation is in progress.
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Jhajjar orders pollution crackdown, warns of FIRs and heavy fines for GRAP violations

27 Oct 2026 | 12:30 AM

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Karnal police bust counterfeit currency racket, seize fake notes, printer and illegal weapon

27 Oct 2026 | 12:24 AM

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"Voter lists be linked to Aadhaar, biometric systems be implemented at booth level": Akhikesh

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