Excise Raid in Sandhwan, Kotkapura Seizes 239 Bottles of Illegal English Liquor

A joint operation by the Punjab Excise Department and local police swept through a house in Sandhwan, a village under Kotkapura tehsil, on Tuesday. The raid uncovered a large stock of illicit alcoholic beverage that had been sourced from Chandigarh and was being sold in the area. Officials seized 239 bottles of English‑branded liquor, which is prohibited under state regulations. The team also detained a man believed to be the primary distributor of the contraband. Authorities said the seizure underscores ongoing efforts to curb illegal liquor trade that threatens public health and revenue. The arrested individual will face charges under the Punjab Excise Act and related penal provisions.