**State Excise Department Conducts Major Operation Against Illegal Liquor in Mhow**

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): On Wednesday, the State Excise Department launched a significant crackdown on illegal liquor following orders from Assistant Excise Commissioner Abhishek Tiwari. The operation was led by Flying Squad In-charge Kamlesh Solanki, under the guidance of ADEO Ashok Khatri and Ganpat Singh Dhund.

Raids were conducted at multiple locations in Mhow, including Bhondiya Talab, Banjari, and Bhatkhedi. During the raids, 10 cases were registered, with 8 cases filed under sections 34(1)(A) and 34(F) of the Excise Act, 1915. Two accused individuals were arrested but later released on bail at the spot.

The team seized 120 litres of locally made liquor along with 1,500 kilograms of mahua lahan, a raw material used in illicit liquor production, with a total market value estimated at nearly Rs 1.75 lakh. All seized illicit liquor and raw materials were destroyed immediately on-site.

The operation involved excise inspectors Meena Mal, Sunil Malviya, B.D. Ahirwar, and Ashish Jain, alongside several excise constables, whose valuable contributions were instrumental to the success of the raids.

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**Man Arrested with Brown Sugar Worth Rs 1.25 Lakh**

In a separate action, the city crime branch apprehended a man accused of illegal drug trafficking. Bablu alias Vinod Bairagi, a resident of Labariya Bheru area, was caught during a routine check at MOG Lines after displaying suspicious behavior.

Upon search, over 12 grams of brown sugar—an expensive narcotic substance valued at approximately Rs 1.25 lakh in the international market—was found concealed inside a compartment of his scooter. Bablu is a habitual offender with around 18 criminal cases previously registered against him. He faces charges under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act for allegedly selling and consuming narcotics. Further investigation is ongoing.

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**Traffic Police Nab Car Driver Using Another Vehicle’s Registration Number**

In another incident on Wednesday, the traffic police detained a car driver found using the registration number of a different vehicle. Subedar Arun Singh, along with Constables Shyam Markam and Vishnu Singh, stopped a car near Chandragupt Maurya Square bearing the number MP09CU0610, which appeared unclear.

Upon verification, it was revealed that the registration number actually belonged to another vehicle whose owner confirmed that their car was parked safely at home. The driver of the stopped car failed to provide a satisfactory explanation.

Consequently, both the vehicle and the driver were handed over to Hira Nagar Police Station for further legal action.

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These enforcement actions underscore the ongoing efforts by Indore authorities to clamp down on illegal activities, ensuring public safety and adherence to the law.
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