Coimbatore Police Seize 874 Bottles of Illicit Liquor on Dry Day
Coimbatore city police conducted a major operation on Friday, seizing 874 bottles of liquor intended for illegal sale. This action took place on Thiruvalluvar Day, which authorities had declared a dry day across the city.
Eight Arrested in City-Wide Crackdown
Police arrested eight individuals on charges of selling liquor illegally. Five of these men now face judicial custody, while the remaining three secured bail and were released. A police officer explained that teams performed checks throughout Coimbatore to prevent any unlawful liquor sales.
The operation specifically targeted Tasmac bars to ensure compliance with the dry day rules. Officers discovered several bars open against regulations and confiscated liquor from these locations and other spots.
Significant Seizure from Singanallur Bar
In one notable incident, police seized 680 bottles of liquor from a Tasmac bar near Singanallur. Authorities have launched efforts to apprehend the man who operates this establishment. This seizure formed a large part of the total haul recovered during the day.
Multiple Police Stations Register Cases
Podanur police registered two separate cases and arrested three individuals: T Karuppusamy (25), M Ramthal (65) from Vellalore, and S Michaelraj (22) from Ramanathapuram. Bazaar police filed another case, arresting A Ameer (25) from Kurichi Pirivu and K Rishanth (25) from Selvapuram.
All five individuals arrested in these cases were remanded to judicial custody. Singanallur police registered two additional cases, while Peelamedu and Saravanampatti police each registered one case. These cases all involve selling Indian made foreign liquor on a dry day, which is strictly prohibited.
The police department's coordinated efforts highlight their commitment to enforcing dry day regulations and curbing illegal liquor sales in Coimbatore.
