Bhuj Cyber Cell has launched a major crackdown on fake liquor network in Kutch, Gujarat. Police raided the Adipur area and seized 600 liters of chemicals, 200 liters of water, over 600 filled bottles of 180 ml, around 9,400 empty bottles and sealing machines, among other items. Police have also arrested two suspects from Mumbai and Mathura.
According to reports, the bottles were ready, but the brand stickers were yet to be applied. The biggest question facing the police is where and to whom this stock was to be supplied. Did any shipment of counterfeit liquor reach the market earlier from this location?
Based on preliminary information, the police have arrested Hitesh Khemabhai Bamania, a resident of Santacruz, Mumbai and Bijendra Lalchand Jat, a resident of Mathura. Further investigation including questioning of both has been initiated. The action by the Bhuj cyber cell is expected to reveal several major revelations related to the alleged illegal network of fake liquor.
Speaking about the operation in Kutch, Border Range Inspector General of Police Chirag Koridia said, “Around 9,400 empty bottles and 600 bottles of 180 ml liquor, along with 600 liters of chemicals, were seized from a makeshift factory in Adipur in the district.