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Crime
Mandsaur Police Seize Brown Sugar Worth ₹62 Lakh, Arrest Smuggler Kaloo Singh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:46 PM
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Mandsaur district police arrested Kaloo Singh at Bhaisoda mandi with 310 g of brown sugar and 5.4 kg of dodachura, seized goods valued at about ₹62.11 lakh.
Police officials at the Bhaisoda mandi outpost in Mandsaur district reported the arrest of a man identified as Kaloo Singh. He was detained while in possession of 310 grams of brown sugar and 5.4 kilograms of dodachura, a local spice blend.
The seized contraband has been valued at roughly ₹62.11 lakh, according to the authorities. The substantial monetary worth underscores the scale of the illicit trade in sweeteners and related commodities.
Investigators said the case is part of a larger smuggling network operating across the state. Teams from the district police are now pursuing leads to identify other individuals and routes involved in the brown‑sugar trafficking.
The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s background or any upcoming court proceedings, but they confirmed that the matter will be forwarded to the district magistrate for further action.
The seized contraband has been valued at roughly ₹62.11 lakh, according to the authorities. The substantial monetary worth underscores the scale of the illicit trade in sweeteners and related commodities.
Investigators said the case is part of a larger smuggling network operating across the state. Teams from the district police are now pursuing leads to identify other individuals and routes involved in the brown‑sugar trafficking.
The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect’s background or any upcoming court proceedings, but they confirmed that the matter will be forwarded to the district magistrate for further action.