Aurangabad Police Raids: 39 Arrested with Massive Liquor Seizure
Aurangabad police conducted intensive night raids, arresting 39 people and seizing over 1,100 liters of liquor during a major crime control operation.
In a massive crackdown aimed at restoring law and order, the Aurangabad police launched an intensive night-time operation on Monday, resulting in the arrest of 39 individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal alcohol.
The operation, conducted under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Upendra Kumar Verma, focused on curbing the illegal trafficking of weapons, narcotics, and contraband across the district. The coordinated raids targeted various criminal activities, leading to a series of high-profile arrests and seizures.
Massive Alcohol Seizure and Arrests
The police reported a significant haul of illicit substances during the crackdown. Authorities seized a total of 279 liters of country-made liquor and 841.20 liters of foreign liquor. To further combat the illegal trade, enforcement teams destroyed one illicit distillery and disposed of 2,000 liters of 'Mahua' wash.
The arrests made during the operation were categorized as follows:
- 10 individuals were detained under the Prohibition Act.
- 4 individuals were arrested for attempted murder.
- 25 individuals were apprehended for various other criminal offenses.
Out of the 39 people detained, 12 have been remanded into judicial custody.
Vehicle Inspections and Cyber Recovery
Beyond the raids on illegal dens, the police conducted widespread vehicle inspections to prevent the movement of contraband. During these checks, a staggering 1,358 vehicles were inspected. This effort resulted in the collection of 139,500 rupees in fines. The police also impounded several vehicles, including one motorcycle, one e-rickshaw, and one car.
In a separate success for the cyber police station, authorities successfully recovered 27,000 rupees in a targeted operation.
Police Vow Continued Crackdown
The operation also saw the execution of 45 warrants and one attachment order, signaling a stern warning to criminal elements in the region. Superintendent Verma emphasized that proactive policing and seamless coordination between different police units are vital for maintaining public safety.
"Operations against illegal activities will continue," Verma stated, adding that the force remains committed to eradicating narcotics and illegal trade. He further appealed to the public to assist the police by reporting information regarding narcotics trafficking, offering a guarantee that the identities of all informants will be kept strictly confidential.