Police Seize 60 Liters of Illicit Mahua Liquor in Maihar
Madhya Pradesh police arrested a man in Maihar after seizing 60 liters of illegal Mahua liquor near Kodlahari Ghat.
In a swift crackdown on the illegal alcohol trade, the police in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh, have successfully intercepted a significant quantity of illicit liquor. During a targeted raid, law enforcement officials seized 60 liters of Mahua liquor and apprehended a suspect caught red-handed while attempting to distribute the contraband.
Raid Conducted Near Kodlahari Ghat
The operation was executed in the Tala police station area, specifically near the Kodlahari Ghat on the banks of the river in Village Lalitpur Number-2. Acting on a specific tip-off received on October 13, a police team moved quickly to surround the area where an individual was reportedly selling illegal spirits.
The raid proved successful as officers intercepted the suspect before he could complete his transaction. Upon conducting a thorough search, the police recovered four large plastic containers, which were found to be filled with a total of 60 liters of illicitly brewed Mahua liquor. The estimated market value of the seized alcohol is approximately 12,000 rupees.
Suspect Arrested and Sent to Jail
The individual apprehended during the raid has been identified as 32-year-old Ranjeet Kumar Manjhi. He is a resident of Village Kandeheli, located in Lalitpur Number-1, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Tala police station.
Mahendra Mishra, the Tala Police Station in-charge, confirmed the details of the arrest. Following the seizure, the police registered a formal case against Manjhi under Section 34(2) of the Excise Act. After completing the necessary legal formalities, the accused was produced before a local court, which subsequently ordered him to be sent to jail under judicial custody.
Ongoing Investigation into Liquor Syndicate
While one individual is currently behind bars, the police are not closing the book on this operation. Authorities are now conducting further investigations to determine if Manjhi was acting alone or if he is part of a larger network involved in the illegal manufacturing and distribution of liquor in the region.