Crackdown on drugs & liquor: Reasi police apprehend bootlegger, seize illicit liquor

Reasi Police, continuing their crackdown on drug abuse and illicit liquor smuggling, arrested a man and seized illegal liquor from his possession.

During a routine check at the Balini Police Check Post, officers apprehended Bansi Lal alias Bittu, a resident of Dhirti Katra in Reasi district. They found 18 quarter bottles (250 ml each) of JK Special Desi Whisky on him.

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— DISTRICT POLICE REASI (@REASIPOLICE) April 16, 2024

A case (FIR No. 107/2024) under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered at Katra Police Station. The investigation is ongoing.

Sharing the details, SSP Reasi, Mohita Sharma (IPS), emphasized the Reasi Police’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse and illicit liquor smuggling in the area. She urged public cooperation and requested anyone with information about such illegal activities to contact the District Police Anti-Drug Helpline number (9070907017). The helpline ensures complete anonymity for callers.