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Crime
Derabassi Police Arrest Illegal Liquor Seller
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 03:09 AM
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Punjab police detained a person for selling illicit liquor in Derabassi, a town near Mohali.
Derabassi, Punjab – Law enforcement officials in the Mohali district announced the arrest of an individual suspected of selling illegal alcoholic beverages. The suspect was taken into custody following a raid on a location suspected of illicit liquor trade. Authorities said the operation was part of an ongoing effort to curb the distribution of unlicensed alcohol in the region. No further details about the suspect’s identity or the quantity of liquor seized were released at the time of reporting. The police have urged the public to report any similar activities to help prevent health hazards associated with illicit liquor.
The incident underscores the continued focus of Punjab’s law‑enforcement agencies on curbing the illegal liquor market, which has been linked to health risks and loss of revenue for the state. Officials indicated that investigations will continue to identify any networks involved in the trade.
The arrest was reported by local media outlet Amar Ujala, which highlighted the swift action taken by the police in Derabassi.
The incident underscores the continued focus of Punjab’s law‑enforcement agencies on curbing the illegal liquor market, which has been linked to health risks and loss of revenue for the state. Officials indicated that investigations will continue to identify any networks involved in the trade.
The arrest was reported by local media outlet Amar Ujala, which highlighted the swift action taken by the police in Derabassi.