KONDHWA LIQUOR RACKET BUSTED, PUNE POLICE SEIZE RS 1 CRORE CASH, THREE ARRESTED

In a major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, Kondhwa Police in Pune carried out a prohibition raid that led to the seizure of over Rs 1 crore in cash along with a large stock of illicit liquor.

The raid was conducted on Thursday at Kakade Vasti in the Kondhwa area, under the jurisdiction of Kondhwa Police Station. The operation was led by the Crime Branch team, targeting an illegal liquor distribution network.

During the initial search, police recovered illicit liquor worth Rs 2.05 lakh, including whisky, rum and country-made liquor, along with 70 litres of liquid stored in cans. Cash amounting to Rs 1.41 lakh was also seized from the spot, taking the first-phase seizure to Rs 3.46 lakh.

The accused were identified as Amar Kaur alias Madrikaur Dadasing Junnie, Dildar Singh Dadasing Junnie, and Devashree Junnie Singh, who were allegedly involved in the illegal liquor business.

Following further investigation, police searched the residence of the accused and discovered a huge cache of cash totaling Rs 1,00,85,950, hidden in different compartments of a bedroom cupboard. The amount was seized after completing legal formalities.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and further investigation is underway to trace the source of the illicit liquor and the financial links behind the illegal trade.