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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
27.6L booze banned for sale in state seized, 2 held
Thane: Illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 27.6 lakh was seized near the Kalyan bypass along Nashik-Mumbai highway on Wednesday. Two people have been arrested in this case. This liquor, manufactured in Haryana, was being smuggled into the state, said the police. Sale of this Harayana-made liquor is prohibited in Maharashtra, said officials of the state Excise Department's flying squad (Konkan Division, Thane). The police said that the liquor consignment was intercepted near a dhaba at Sonavalegaon. Acting on a tip-off, the excise team laid a trap and intercepted a "suspicious" vehicle which was carrying 53 boxes of this liquor concealed in a hidden compartment. The two who have been arrested — Vijay Raju Bajaj and Ravi Haresh Vishwakarma — are residents of Ulhasnagar. During interrogation, the name of a third person, Gurumukh Devani, surfaced as the key conspirator in the smuggling operation, officials said, adding that he is 'absconding'. A case has been filed under sections of Maharashtra Prohibition Act, 1949. "Things will be clear once we find the absconding person," said an official. The raid was carried out under the guidance of state excise commissioner Rajesh Deshmukh, joint commissioner -Enforcement Prasad Surve, and deputy commissioner of Konkan Division Pradeep Pawar. The operation was led by police inspector Digambar Shewale and his team.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Police fines over 3,700 for violating laws, collects Rs 2L
Nagpur: In a city-wide crackdown on traffic violations and illegal activities, the city police and traffic branch took sweeping action on May 18, penalising over 3,700 offenders and collecting fines totalling Rs 2.07 lakh in just one day. The traffic branch alone acted against 3,730 motorists under various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act . The enforcement drive resulted in the collection of Rs 2,07,800 in settlement fees. The police emphasised the importance of carrying proper documents and adhering to traffic rules to avoid penalties. Simultaneously, the city police registered 13 cases under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act and 7 cases under the NDPS Act across different police station limits, resulting in the seizure of valuables worth Rs 6,031. In addition, 6 persons were booked in 2 cases under the Maharashtra Gambling Act, with seized items valued at Rs 60,629. Sources stated that these actions are part of an ongoing coordinated effort by city police to curb illegal activity and ensure public safety. Authorities promised continued enforcement in the coming days and appealed to citizens to cooperate by following legal and traffic regulations.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Driver held with 800 boxes of Goa manufactured IMFL
Representative Image THANE: The State Excise Flying Squad intercepted a major illegal liquor consignment near Mumbra in Thane district on Friday, arresting one person and seizing goods valued at Rs 64 lakh. Acting on a tip-off from a reliable source, officials from the Flying Squad stopped a six-wheeler goods vehicle near Amit Garden on Mumbra Road. During the inspection, they discovered 800 boxes of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufactured in Goa being transported without valid permits or documentation. The arrested accused was identified as Zulfekar Tajali Chaudhary, who was driving the vehicle at the time of interception. According to excise officials, the total value of the seized liquor along with the vehicle is estimated to be Rs 63.9 lakh. "This seizure points to organised interstate smuggling of liquor," said a senior excise department official. He added, 'The consignment originated in Goa and was likely headed for illegal distribution networks in Maharashtra." The case was registered under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act . Officials are conducting further investigations to trace the origin of the liquor consignment in Goa and identify the intended recipients in Maharashtra. The official said that this operation is part of the excise department's ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal liquor transportation and sales across state borders. Officials suspect this may be part of a larger interstate smuggling network that they are working to dismantle. The department has intensified vigilance along key transit routes known for liquor smuggling activities, particularly those connecting Maharashtra with neighbouring states.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Over 4,600 motorists penalised in city police crackdown; fines over Rs 6.6 lakh collected
Nagpur: In a sweeping enforcement drive, city police penalised 4,683 vehicle owners for various traffic violations on May 3, collecting Rs 6,63,300 in fines. The large-scale action highlights the department's intensified efforts to ensure road safety and legal compliance across the city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The traffic crackdown was part of a broader campaign that also included action under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act, Gambling Act, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. In all, 7 individuals were booked in 4 separate cases under the Prohibition Act, with one additional case filed under the NDPS Act. Valuables worth Rs 4,27,725 were seized in these operations. Under the Maharashtra Gambling Act, 09 individuals were charged in 4 cases, with the police recovering items valued at Rs 4,255. These operations were conducted within various police station jurisdictions across the city. The coordinated effort between the city police's law enforcement units and the traffic branch underscores a strong push to curb illegal activities and promote civic discipline. Authorities emphasised that such joint enforcement initiatives will continue in the future, with a focus on public safety and legal compliance. Citizens are being urged to strictly adhere to traffic rules and ensure that all vehicle-related documents are up to date and carried while driving. The police have reiterated that violations will be met with firm action. This intensified vigilance signals a zero-tolerance approach to both street-level offences and traffic violations as Nagpur authorities continue to tighten their grip on law and order in the city.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Kalmeshwar police act against illegal liquor sale
Nagpur: The Kalmeshwar police raided nine locations and registered nine cases against individuals accused of illegally selling domestic, foreign, and mahua liquor. The raids were carried out on April 1, 2025, based on secret information received by the police. The police confiscated liquor worth Rs51,500 and Rs6,42,200 cash. Cases were registered against the accused under Section 65(e) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act .
