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Crime
Excise and Police Seize Rs 40 Lakh Illegal Alcohol in Bikaner, Arrest Driver
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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Authorities in Bikaner confiscated 1,230 cases of illicit beer worth about Rs 40 million and detained the driver, naming the vehicle owner as an accused.
In a coordinated raid, the state excise department and local police seized a large consignment of illegal alcohol in Bikaner. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 1,230 cartons of beer that had been smuggled for distribution.
Market estimates place the value of the seized liquor at roughly Rs 40 lakh, underscoring the scale of the illicit trade in the region. The authorities described the haul as one of the biggest interceptions of contraband alcohol in recent months.
Law enforcement officials arrested the driver of the vehicle used to transport the beer and have also named the vehicle's owner as an accused in the case. Both individuals are now facing charges under the state's excise laws.
The joint action reflects ongoing efforts by the excise department and police to curb illegal liquor trafficking, which is linked to public health risks and loss of revenue for the state.
Market estimates place the value of the seized liquor at roughly Rs 40 lakh, underscoring the scale of the illicit trade in the region. The authorities described the haul as one of the biggest interceptions of contraband alcohol in recent months.
Law enforcement officials arrested the driver of the vehicle used to transport the beer and have also named the vehicle's owner as an accused in the case. Both individuals are now facing charges under the state's excise laws.
The joint action reflects ongoing efforts by the excise department and police to curb illegal liquor trafficking, which is linked to public health risks and loss of revenue for the state.