Bootlegger's secret vault to store liquor in house temple uncovered in Ahmedabad

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch officials arrested an individual involved in illegal liquor trade in Krishnanagar area. Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officials apprehended the suspect at Shakti Chowk, Fadeli, near Saijpur Bogha Tower. A significant quantity of illicit liquor was recovered from him.

During the operation, the Crime Branch team conducted a raid based on specific intelligence. It was found that the accused had constructed a concealed underground vault inside his house to store the contraband. According to police officials, the vault was strategically built within the temple area of the house to avoid suspicion.

A case has been registered under various sections of the Prohibition Act, and further investigations are ongoing.

The accused, Sudhir Mukeshbhai Gadvi (36), is a tailor by profession and resides in Krishnanagar.

Wanted accused

- Gopal Singh (goods holder), resident of Krishnanagar

- Rajendra Singh alias Raju Bhagirath Singh Rajput (consignor), resident of New Naroda

Seized items

- 87 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) of various brands, valued at Rs 36,479/-

- 20 beer cans worth Rs 2,500/-

- 1 mobile phone, valued at Rs 10,000/-

- Total value of seized items is Rs 49,479/-