Two Surat residents arrested with foreign liquor in Bhavnagar
Seizure worth ₹4,84,367 made during raid by Parole Furlough Squad near Nari Chokdi
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 1:23 pm · 1 min read
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Police have achieved significant success in a campaign launched against the violation of prohibition laws in Bhavnagar district. According to a report by Sandesh, a team from the Parole Furlough Squad, acting on a tip-off, intercepted and raided an Ashok Leyland vehicle near Nari Chokdi.
Police seized 813 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor and 408 cans of beer from the vehicle. Two individuals from Surat were arrested during this operation. Investigations have revealed that this consignment of liquor was being transported from Surat to Bhavnagar.
Among the arrested persons, an accused named Nawab Sheikh was found to be previously involved in police cases. Police have seized contraband, the vehicle, and two mobile phones, totaling ₹4,84,367.
A case has been registered under the Prohibition Act at the Vartej police station. The main mastermind behind sending the liquor, a person named Amanatullah, is currently evading police capture and has been declared wanted. Police have intensified their investigation to locate the absconding accused.
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