SMC Raids Amreli’s Khambhala Village, Seizes Foreign Liquor Worth ₹8.44 Lakh
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A Gujarat State Monitoring Cell team raided Khambhala village in Amreli's Babra taluka, seizing illicit foreign liquor and vehicles worth ₹19.51 lakh while arresting two persons.
Acting on specific intelligence, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) targeted a facility at the Water Tank Building in the Grassland area of Khambhala village. Officers swooped down on the location, intercepting an active bootlegging operations network and seizing thousands of bottles of smuggled alcohol alongside transport vehicles.
Seizures and On-Site Arrests
During the raid, the police impounded 3,013 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) with an estimated market value of ₹8,44,507. In addition to the contraband, law enforcement seized three vehicles used for smuggling the liquor, bringing the cumulative value of seized assets to ₹19,51,700.
- Total Asset Value Seized: Over ₹19.51 lakh seized, including vehicles and contraband.
- Contraband Intercepted: 3,013 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor valued at ₹8,44,507 recovered.
- Apprehensions at Scene: Two suspects, Raviraj Khachar and Raghuveer Khachar, arrested on the spot.
- Transport Impounded: Three vehicles utilized for liquor smuggling seized by the SMC team.
- Manhunt Initiated: Three absconding accomplices declared wanted as police broaden the investigation.
SMC officers arrested two suspects at the scene, identified as Raviraj Khachar and Raghuveer Khachar. Both individuals were taken into custody as law enforcement personnel initiated formal legal proceedings against them under relevant statutory provisions.
Manhunt Underway for Absconding Suspects
While two key operatives were captured during the operation, three other accused managed to evade arrest. The police have identified the absconding individuals as Lala Garania, Maulik Teraiya, and Deshurbhai Gadhvi.
Authorities have officially declared all three absconders wanted. The SMC and local police teams have launched a coordinated investigation and search operation to track down the fleeing suspects and determine the broader supply chain behind the seized consignment.
