PULWAMA, SEPTEMBER 01: In a decisive crackdown on illegal liquor trade, Pulwama Police on Sunday arrested two individuals and seized 70 bottles of liquor during a Naka checkpoint at Gudoora Bridge. The suspects were intercepted while traveling in a Scorpio vehicle, leading to their arrest and the registration of a case under the Excise Act. An investigation is underway.
As per the Police statement, during routine Naka duty, a police party intercepted a Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK13A-4513, which was traveling from Gudoora towards Pulwama. The vehicle was signaled to stop for a routine check. Upon searching the vehicle, the police recovered 70 bottles of liquor from the back seat.
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The individuals inside the vehicle were identified as Nazir Ahmad Thoker, son of Ghulam Nabi Thoker, resident of Gudoora Pulwama, and Awtar Ghoslay, son of Santa Ram Ghoslay, resident of Akhola, Maharashtra. When questioned, the individuals failed to provide a reasonable explanation for possessing the large quantity of liquor, leading the police to suspect their involvement in illegal trade.
As a result, an FIR No. 180/2024 under Section 48 of the Excise Act has been registered at Police Station Pulwama, and an investigation has been launched to ascertain further details regarding the illegal activity.
Pulwama Police remain committed to combating the menace of illegal alcohol and drug trafficking in the region. This action is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. We urge citizens to come forward with any information related to drug or alcohol trafficking in their area, as community cooperation is vital in our fight against this social evil.
