Vadodara: Gujarat State Monitoring Cell on Thursday conducted a raid in the jurisdiction of Manjusar Police Station, Vadodara district, leading to the seizure of a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor valued at Rs 65.18 lakh.
Official sources said that during the operation, two individuals were arrested, while four others have been declared wanted. The State Monitoring Cell has previously carried out multiple operations against illegal liquor trade and gambling in Vadodara city and rural areas, often exposing local police inaction.
Acting on a tip-off, officials raided the parking area of a private complex in Manjusar village, where they discovered a truck loaded with liquor cartons.
Upon inspection, a massive consignment of foreign liquor valued at Rs 44 lakh was found inside the vehicle. Along with the seized liquor, authorities also confiscated a truck, mobile phones, and cash, bringing the total value of the confiscated items to Rs 65.18 lakh.
Two individuals, identified as Shuklal Dipalalji Dangi (32) and Dolatram Hariram Dangi (43), both residents of Udaipur, Rajasthan, were arrested.
Meanwhile, four individuals, including the main accused, Shailesh Singh (a supplier from Goa), a partner in the operation, and truck owner Takht Singh (from Udaipur, Rajasthan), have been declared wanted.