2 nabbed with illicit liquor

Ludhiana, July 20

The Koom Kalan police have arrested two liquor smugglers and recovered 72 bottles of illicit liquor. The accused have been identified as Baljit Singh and Shashi Kumar, both residents of Sahnewal.

Koom Kalan SHO Harshpal Singh, said a tip-off was received that the duo were on the way to deliver a consignment of illicit liquor. Accordingly, a police party, led by ASI Kamaljit Singh, laid a naka. The police intercepted a Hyundai Santro car and during the search of the vehicle, the illicit liquor was seized.

The SHO said a case under the Excise Act had been registered against the accused. — TNS

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