New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Police on Friday busted an interstate illicit liquor supply chain, apprehending one accused and seizing 1,700 quarters of illegal liquor along with a vehicle used for transportation.
The Special Staff of the East District intercepted the illegal operation following sustained surveillance and field intelligence. The police recovered a large quantity of liquor marked “For Sale in Haryana Only”, which was being smuggled into Delhi. A car used in transporting the contraband was also seized.
According to East District Police, a total of 34 cartons containing 1,700 quarters (180 ml each), amounting to 306 litres of illicit liquor, were recovered during the operation. A case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Delhi Excise Act at Kalyanpuri Police Station.
The crackdown was carried out as part of a special drive initiated under the direction of senior officers to curb interstate liquor smuggling. A dedicated team comprising Head Constable Amit, Constable Himanshu, and Constable Shivam was formed under the leadership of Inspector Jitendra Malik, in charge of Special Staff, East District. The operation was conducted under the close supervision of ACP (Operations) Pawan Kumar.
On April 4, during routine patrolling in the Kalyanpuri area, the team received specific information about a white car transporting a large consignment of illicit liquor. Acting promptly, the team reached Trilokpuri Main Road around 4.40 p.m., where they spotted the suspected vehicle. Two unidentified individuals were seen unloading cartons from the car.
When signalled to stop, both suspects fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle and the cartons. Despite a brief chase, they managed to escape through narrow lanes. Upon inspection of the vehicle and the surrounding area, the police recovered the entire consignment of illicit liquor.
During the course of the investigation, the police team identified and apprehended Sachin Kumar (25), a resident of Trilokpuri, Delhi. He is the owner of the premises where the liquor was being unloaded and stored for distribution.
Police records reveal that the accused has prior involvement in excise-related offences, including cases registered in 2018 and 2025 at Kalyanpuri Police Station.
Further investigation is underway to trace and apprehend other individuals involved in the interstate supply network.
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