Liquor Haul: 55 Cartons Seized in Didwana-Kuchaman Crackdown
Didwana-Kuchaman police arrest one man and seize 2,640 pouches of illicit liquor during a crackdown ahead of the 2026 Panchayat Raj elections.
In a major blow to smugglers operating in the region, the Didwana-Kuchaman district police have intercepted a massive shipment of illicit liquor seizure Didwana-Kuchaman as part of a strategic operation to maintain law and order ahead of the 2026 Panchayat Raj elections.
The Midnight Interception
The operation unfolded on October 21, 2026, during a coordinated patrol conducted by the Kuchaman City police and the District Special Team (DST). While monitoring Kuchaman town and the surrounding areas of Kerpura and Bhanwta, officers spotted a suspicious Innova vehicle that lacked a registration number.
The police managed to corner the vehicle on a dead-end road, leaving the occupants with no way to escape. Upon searching the car, authorities discovered a staggering 55 cartons of illicit country-made liquor, which contained a total of 2,640 pouches.
One Arrested, Driver Escapes
During the raid, police apprehended one passenger, identified as 37-year-old Basant Jangid. A resident of Panchota under the Nawa City police station jurisdiction and son of Rameshwar Lal, Jangid is now in custody.
However, the driver of the vehicle managed to evade capture. Taking advantage of the darkness and the chaos of the interception, the driver fled the scene before officers could secure him.
Election Preparedness and Police Action
This crackdown is part of a larger initiative to ensure that the upcoming Panchayat Raj elections are conducted in a fair and peaceful environment. District Superintendent of Police Dr. Pyare Lal Shivran confirmed that the operation was carried out under his direct guidance to curb the illegal transportation of alcohol, which is often used to influence voters during election cycles.
Seizures and Legal Proceedings
- Contraband: 55 cartons (2,640 pouches) of RSGSM illicit liquor.
- Vehicle: One numberless Innova car.
- Status: Both the liquor and the vehicle have been officially confiscated by the police.
The police have intensified their vigil across the district, warning that similar operations will continue to target illegal activities and smuggling rings in the lead-up to the polls.