'Pushpa' Style Smuggling Busted: Bijnor Police Seize Liquor Worth ₹55 Lakh
Bijnor police bust a massive liquor smuggling ring using 'Pushpa' movie tactics, seizing 650 cases of contraband and arresting a driver.
In a major crackdown on the illicit trade of alcohol, the Bijnor police have successfully intercepted a massive shipment of illegal English liquor. The operation, which resulted in the seizure of 650 cases of contraband valued at approximately ₹55 lakh, has exposed a sophisticated smuggling network operating across state borders using tactics reminiscent of the movie Pushpa.
The Big Bust: A Joint Operation
The seizure was the result of a coordinated effort involving the SWAT team, the surveillance unit, and the Kotwali Dehat police station. Acting on intelligence, the teams intercepted a truck with registration number UP71T7412. Upon inspection, officials discovered a vast quantity of illegal spirits.
According to Bijnor Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi, the haul consisted of:
- 540 cases of Imperial Blue
- 110 cases of RS brand liquor
From Punjab to Bihar: The Smuggling Route
Investigations revealed that the contraband had originated from a liquor factory in Chandigarh, Punjab. The shipment was destined for Bihar, with a planned transit stop in Hapur. To evade detection by law enforcement, the smugglers were allegedly using fake documentation to facilitate the movement of the vehicle across state lines.
The 'Pushpa' Modus Operandi
What makes this case particularly intriguing is the method used by the smuggling ring. Police discovered that the operation was orchestrated by a mastermind identified as Rahul from Haryana. To maintain anonymity and avoid a paper trail, Rahul reportedly used virtual numbers to coordinate the logistics.
The network employed a relay system inspired by the movie Pushpa. Instead of a single driver completing the journey, drivers were instructed to leave the trucks at specific pre-determined locations with the keys left inside, allowing the next driver in the chain to take over without the participants ever meeting face-to-face.
Arrest and Recovery
The police have arrested the driver of the intercepted truck, identified as Mohammad Aajib, a resident of Bhajlaka village in the Taoru police station area of Nuh Mewat district, Haryana. Along with the liquor, authorities confiscated a mobile phone and ₹2,050 in cash.
During interrogation, Aajib revealed the financial incentives involved in the crime. He was reportedly paid ₹20,000 for the initial leg of the transport, with a promise of an additional ₹30,000 upon successful delivery, plus a daily allowance of ₹500.
Legal Action and Ongoing Manhunt
A case (Mu.A.San. 269/2026) has been registered at the Kotwali Dehat police station under the Excise Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Mohammad Aajib has since been presented before the court.
The investigation is now being led by Inspector Sachin Malik of the Crime Branch and SHO Sunil Kumar, supported by Sub-Inspectors Vipin Kumar, Saurabh Kumar, and Shaukat Ali. The team is currently conducting raids to track down the mastermind, Rahul, and other accomplices involved in this interstate smuggling syndicate.