2 bootleggers caught with IMFL worth ₹6 lakh in Ahmedabad

Acting on a tip-off, the DCP Zone-2 staff of LCB set up a watch near Subhash Bridge in Ahmedabad and caught two bootleggers who were bringing Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth ₹6 lakh from Rajasthan.

In addition, the Crime Branch also raided a residence in Shahpur and seized a large quantity of liquor and started an investigation into the accused, including a bootlegger named Lala.

PSI KD Patel of DCP Bharat Rathod had received specific information on Thursday night that Mohammad Zarfan Sheikh and Jahan Ajmeri will arrive at Subhash Bridge via Sabarmati area with a large quantity of IMFL from Zundal Circle.

Authorities cordoned off the road and stopped a car. During the investigation, 1,100 bottles of foreign liquor worth ₹6 lakh were found inside it.

During interrogation, it was found that the names of those who brought the quantity of liquor were Mohammad Zarfan Sheikh (Hajino Delo, Sarangpur) and Jahan Ajmeri (Old Municipal Quarters, Madhupura), which was ordered by a bootlegger named Sahid Syed.

In the preliminary investigation, it was found that crimes have been registered against Mohammad Sheikh in Kalol, Santej and Gaikwad Haveli and Crime Branch.