📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / J. P. Warburton (Ludhiana Police superintendent)
Crime
Ludhiana Police Arrest Two Men with 45 Cases of Smuggled Liquor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:38 PM
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Police in Ludhiana have arrested two individuals for possessing 45 cases of illicit liquor, a move aimed at curbing the illegal alcohol trade in the region.
Ludhiana police authorities have successfully intercepted a consignment of illegal alcohol, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The operation resulted in the seizure of 45 cases of liquor, which was being transported without proper authorization.
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to crack down on the smuggling and illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in Punjab. Such actions are part of broader initiatives to maintain public order and enforce state regulations regarding the distribution of excisable goods.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody, where they are undergoing interrogation. Authorities are investigating the source of the liquor and the network involved in its transportation to ensure that all parties responsible for this illegal activity are brought to justice.
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to crack down on the smuggling and illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in Punjab. Such actions are part of broader initiatives to maintain public order and enforce state regulations regarding the distribution of excisable goods.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody, where they are undergoing interrogation. Authorities are investigating the source of the liquor and the network involved in its transportation to ensure that all parties responsible for this illegal activity are brought to justice.