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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
NDPL smuggling causes Rs 300 crore revenue loss to Telangana Exchequer
HYDERABAD: A thriving underground network of non-duty paid liquor (NDPL) smugglers is working in tandem with private event organisers, causing an estimated ₹300 crore annual loss to the state exchequer. A recent crackdown by the excise department has unravelled the scale, sophistication, and spread of this illegal trade, particularly within the GHMC limits. In the past three weeks alone, excise officials have stumbled upon multiple NDPL smuggling routes, primarily from Haryana, Goa, and Karnataka, where liquor taxes are significantly lower than in Telangana. Liquor meant exclusively for defence canteens and even customs duty-free bottles meant for inbound air passengers are being illegally diverted to high-paying clientele, often through private parties and event circuits in Hyderabad. On June 21, Patancheru excise officials intercepted a Mahindra XUV with a UP registration plate and seized 408 bottles of premium whisky brands-Chivas Regal, Black Label, Red Label, and Jameson. The vehicle was operated by two Hyderabad-based men, A Tikiya Naik and S Naveen Kumar, who admitted to sourcing the liquor from a wholesale store in Faridabad, Haryana, for ₹5 lakh. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "The liquor was being brought in SUVs purchased cheaply in the national capital region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you 18-79 with no funeral insurance? Talk to NZ Seniors today NZ Seniors Get Quote Undo The same vehicle, once used for smuggling, is later sold for profit in Hyderabad. With tax differences, liquor worth ₹5 lakh in Haryana fetches ₹15 lakh here. From a single run, they make over ₹10 lakh," said excise inspector Parameshwar Goud. On June 17, two ex-servicemen, Purushotham from Yapral and Siddaiah from Kowkoor, were caught at Malkajgiri with 37 bottles worth ₹75,000 sourced from a Ballari (Karnataka) defence canteen. A week earlier, 115 bottles of defence quota liquor worth ₹2.3 lakh were seized in Serilingampally. In most cases, the liquor was purchased in Karnataka, where defence canteen prices are much lower. "For instance, a Teacher's whisky bottle costs ₹800 in a Karnataka canteen, ₹1,600 in Telangana's defence outlet, and ₹2,200 in a retail store. The margins make smuggling highly profitable," explained an excise official. Smugglers are also ferrying high-end foreign liquor like Royal Salute, which costs ₹14,000 in Haryana but sells for ₹26,000 in Telangana, sometimes via trains or courier services. In Dec 2024, the excise department busted a customs duty-free liquor racket involving a police constable at RGIA, a home guard, two techies and others. The gang allegedly procured 41 bottles worth ₹15 lakh-mostly Royal Salute and Gold Label-using the passport and ticket copies of Gulf returnees in collusion with a duty-free shop worker at Hyderabad airport.
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Indian Express
Former Union minister Anantkumar Hegde booked over road rage incident in Bengaluru
Former Union minister Anantkumar Hegde has been booked along with his gunman and driver for their alleged involvement in a road-rage incident on Bengaluru's outskirts on Monday. Hegde has been summoned for questioning on Wednesday, even as the other two accused have been arrested and granted bail. Anantkumar Hegde, his gunman Sridhar and car driver Mahesh have been named in the FIR registered by the Dabaspet police following a complaint lodged by Saif Khan. Anantkumar Hegde's associates allegedly assaulted Khan, who was returning from a function with his family in an Innova. According to the police, the confrontation began after Khan's car overtook Hegde's Mahindra XUV multiple times during their journey. 'The overtake game unfolded twice or thrice, and Hegde's driver honked at Khan's car, but the latter didn't notice and kept driving,' said a police officer. The situation escalated when Hegde's driver honked and intercepted Khan's vehicle near Hale Nijagala in Bengaluru rural district. 'The driver and gunman stormed out of the car and started assaulting Khan,' the officer said. The attack was severe enough that Khan lost two or three teeth during the assault, according to the police. In his complaint, Khan alleged the BJP leader instigated the attack and that some other people had provoked the assailants by identifying him as a 'Muslim'. However, the police have not yet confirmed the allegations and are still investigating the communal angle.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
Drug bust in Rajasthan: 407 kg of poppy husk seized in Chittorgarh; smuggler flees
BHILWARA: Chanderiya police in Chittorgarh district seized over 400 kg of opium poppy husk from a Mahindra XUV late Saturday night. The police team set up a checkpoint under the Rolahera bridge when a speeding Mahindra XUV broke through the barricade and diverted onto a dirt road. Suspecting foul play, police gave chase, but the driver managed to flee under the cover of darkness, abandoning the vehicle. Upon searching the SUV, police discovered 22 plastic bags containing a total of 407 kg of illegal poppy husk. Two number plates were also recovered from the vehicle. All items were seized in accordance with NDPS Act procedures, and a case was registered.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
3 arrested for killing businessman on south Delhi road
Two men were arrested after a gunfight in Chirag Delhi in south Delhi on Thursday for gunning down a 24-year-old businessman three weeks ago near the Chhatarpur metro station, police said, adding that the accused's interrogation also led to the arrest of another man who planned the murder. The exchange of fire occurred at 3am and 11 rounds were fired from both sides, said police. On May 15, the victim, Arun Lohiya, a businessman dealing in scrap material, was killed while returning from Saket court with his father Rambir Lohiya, 50, in their Mahindra XUV. Police said Lohiya had gone to attend a court hearing in an attempted murder case. At 1pm, on a busy Mehrauli road, two men approached Lohiya and fired 10-12 rounds. Police said the accused and victim had an old enmity over a property dispute. 'CCTVs were analysed and photos of the accused were taken from there and shared within police groups and informers. On Wednesday night, we traced their location to Chirag Delhi-Khanpur stretch,' DCP (south) Ankit Chauhan said. At 3am, a team was sent there and the men were spotted on a bike. Police said the men tried escaping and fell from the bike. When asked to surrender, they fired at the police with one bullet hitting the bullet-proof jacket of a head constable. Police said they fired in retaliation and the accused were hit in the leg and overpowered. The two, Deepak Kumar, 31, and Yogesh Kumar, 30, were identified as the alleged shooters. During their interrogation, police said they also found the main conspirator Ajay (single name), 27, and arrested him from Pushp Vihar.
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- The Citizen
Three people killed, 12 injured after bus plunges off KZN bridge
A preliminary report revealed that the bus plunged off the more than 50 m bridge in Maidstone Road. At least three people have been killed and twelve others injured after a fully-laden bus plunged over a bridge in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The bus accident happened on the R102 near Maidstone Sugar Mill in the Tongaat area on Tuesday morning. A preliminary report revealed that the bus plunged off the more than 50 m bridge in Maidstone Road. Bus crash IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Kelsey-Jae Merick said emergency workers are still at the bus crash scene, and the R102 has been closed to traffic. 'Reports from the scene so far indicate that at least three people are deceased and twelve have sustained serious injuries in the bus accident. 'The scene is still active and we urge motorists to use alternate routes as the R102 in that area is currently closed,' Meyrick said. ALSO READ: Man dies after fire guts shack in Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni Condolences KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Armstrong Duma's spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, said the department was saddened by the bus accident. 'We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the bus crash. Equally, we wish those who are injured a speedy recovery. In our interaction with traffic anchor Ayanda Msweli, most roads in the area have been affected, especially around Gopalall Hurbans Road. 'We urge motorists to be patient as the scene is still active. Saving the injured, and recovery processes are underway,' Sibiya said. Durban crash Meanwhile, three people have been injured in an accident on the M4 near the Virginia off-ramp, North of Durban. ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the accident happened just before 7 am on Tuesday morning. Jamieson said paramedics arrived on the scene to find 'carnage' as they found two badly-damaged vehicles obstructing both sides of the highway. 'Three occupants from both vehicles had sustained critical injuries, and immediately, Advanced Life Support Paramedics worked to stabilise them on the scene. Due to the severity of one of the injuries, the Air Mercy Aeromedical Helicopter was called to assist in rapidly transporting the patient to the hospital. 'The highway was closed whilst emergency personnel worked to clear the scene. Two patients were transported by ALS Paramedics to hospital for further care that they required,' Jamieson said. Jamieson added that the events leading up to the crash is unknown, however police were on scene and will be investigating further. Eastern Cape crash On Sunday, two people died and four others sustained injuries in a crash involving two vehicles: a Corsa bakkie, a Mahindra XUV, and a motorbike. The accident occurred on the N2 just outside East London towards Kei Bridge. Eastern Cape provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the cause of the accident is being investigated. 'It is not yet clear how the accident occurred, but the bakkie caught fire after the impact and the passenger died on impact along with the biker,' Binqose said. 'The driver of the bakkie and three occupants of the XUV sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital in East London. 'It is believed that the Corsa bakkie, which was carrying a motorbike on its back, and the deceased biker were travelling together,' he said. ALSO READ: RTMC team deployed to probe deadly Eastern Cape crash
