22/07/2026
*Doda Police Seized Over 9 Litres of Illicit Liquor at Assar; One Bootlegger Booked Under Excise Act*
Doda, July 21:
Continuing its sustained drive against the illegal trade and transportation of illicit liquor, Doda Police achieved another success by apprehending a bootlegger and seizing a substantial quantity of illicit liquor during naka checking in the Assar area.
During a naka checking operation conducted by SHO Police Station Assar along with his police team at Trungal Bridge, Assar, one person identified as Sawal Singh S/o Bhagat Ram R/o Gagla, Tehsil Kastigarh, District Doda, was intercepted and subjected to checking.
During the search, the police recovered the following liquor bottles being transported illegally for the purpose of unlawful sale in the area:
*22 bottles (180 ml)*
*03 bottles (375 ml)*
*10 bottles (250 ml)*
*02 bottles (750 ml)*
The total quantity of the seized liquor was more than 9 litres.
The entire consignment was seized on the spot. Accordingly, FIR No. 25/2026 under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act has been registered at Police Station Assar, and further investigation has been initiated to ascertain the source and intended distribution network of the illicit liquor.
Doda Police reiterates its firm commitment to curb the illegal sale and transportation of liquor and appeals to the general public to cooperate with the police by sharing information about any such unlawful activities in their respective areas.