Patna's Bhanwar Pokhar: A Hub of Illegal Liquor & Drugs
Bhanwar Pokhar in Patna, close to key police offices, is now infamous for illegal liquor trade and drug use, raising safety alarms. Residents and officials speak out. Read more.
Bhanwar Pokhar in Patna, close to key police offices, is now infamous for illegal liquor trade and drug use, raising safety alarms. Residents and officials speak out. Read more.
Maharashtra Excise's Flying Squad intercepted a container truck near Bhiwandi, seizing 711 boxes of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 1.01 crore. One arrested. Details inside.
Lakhs in Thane grapple with severe water shortage after a 50% supply cut. Damage to a key pipeline during gas work triggers crisis. Residents rely on costly tankers. Read more.
A major security drive across Karnataka prisons led to the seizure of over 1,600 mobile phones and 1.5 kg of ganja. The crackdown highlights ongoing challenges in curbing illegal activities within correctional facilities.
The partially open Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is being used to smuggle liquor into dry Gujarat. Police seized IMFL worth Rs 10 crore in three months, hidden in oil tankers and cattle feed trucks.
Delhi government plans a tech-driven liquor retail overhaul with an app for real-time stock checks and advance bookings. The move aims to boost transparency and curb unfair trade practices. Read more.
Dumka police intercept a mini-truck smuggling 110 liquor cases & 800 litres of spirit from Bengal to dry state Bihar. Two arrested. Full details on the raid and investigation inside.
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Delhi govt plans a mobile app for pre-booking liquor brands. This aims to reduce queues and ensure availability. Learn how this digital move will change your buying experience.
Mumbai's Anti Narcotic Cell seized cocaine, ecstasy, and ganja worth nearly Rs 10 crore in two operations, arresting a Nigerian national and another suspect. Details inside.
Maharashtra approves a ₹100 crore plan to develop Thane's tourism circuit, focusing on heritage, eco-tourism, and infrastructure. Discover the key projects and expected impact.
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
A Thane court grants bail to a woman and her brother accused of sexually assaulting her 10-year-old son. The court cites investigation completion and no prior criminal history. Read the full details.
Multiple Gurgaon liquor shops under probe for smuggling now face complaints for serious excise policy breaches, including illegal advertising and selling below MRP. Lawyer demands sealing and license suspension.
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner suspends inspector for negligence in major illicit liquor case. Raid uncovers 15,996 bottles worth Rs 77.54 lakh concealed in fruit cartons. Read the full details.
Ahmedabad's Prevention of Crime Branch raided a country liquor brewery hidden in the Sabarmati riverbed near Kotarpur waterworks, seizing large quantities of illicit brew. One detained, one suspect fled.
Rajkot police seize liquor worth over Rs 2.22 crore from a tanker, arresting two. The alleged kingpin has 17 prior prohibition cases. Read the full investigation details.
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.
Trichy police arrest 37-year-old Hidayathullah S, seizing 212 liquor bottles worth ₹1 lakh from a vacant plot near the airport. The bottles were allegedly sourced from Puducherry for illegal sale.
Nagpur's crime branch arrested a driver and seized 148 bottles of illegal foreign liquor during a special patrol in Kapil Nagar. Read the full details of the police operation.
Bhubaneswar SCU arrests two arms suppliers from Dhenkanal, seizes 11 firearms including carbine. Weapons sourced from Bihar, Jharkhand. Major crackdown on interstate illegal arms trade network.
Ghodbunder Road in Thane will be closed for 24-hour repairs on Sunday, June 30. Heavy vehicles banned; light vehicles to use opposite lane. Commuters advised to use alternate routes.
UP Excise Commissioner Adarsh Singh mandates statewide checks on bars & shops illegally serving liquor. Action follows complaints of norm violations & open consumption near outlets.
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.