Cachar (Assam), 24 July (HS): Cachar police seized a large quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) during a routine vehicle check at a tollgate in the district. The vehicle, a truck bearing registration number AS-11 IC-8141, was intercepted while it was heading towards Meghalaya.
Upon inspection, the truck was found to be transporting a substantial consignment of liquor meant for illegal sale in Meghalaya. The seized items include Signature Whisky – 07 cartons (12 bottles each), Blenders Pride – 04 cartons (12 bottles each), Absolut Vodka – 01 carton (12 bottles), Kingfisher Ultra Max Beer – 20 cartons (8 bottles each) and Royal Stag Whisky – 54 cartons (12 bottles each).
The total quantity of liquor recovered amounts to 914 litres, with an estimated market value of approximately ₹10 lakh.
The vehicle along with the consignment has been taken into custody and legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant sections of the law, informed Cachar police.
Image of the seized liquor with trucks in Cachar.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash
