Gujarat police exempt from disciplinary action in liquor seizures under ₹1 lakh
Updated: Sep 12th, 2024
A circular by the Home Department of Gujarat stated that police officers will not be held responsible if country liquor amounting to less than ₹1 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh worth of IMFL (Indian made foreign liquor) is seized from their jurisdiction.
Earlier, disciplinary actions were allowed on police staff on the seizure of country liquor worth ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 worth of IMFL.
It is believed that the new cap limit opens up possibilities of increased bootlegging activities in the state.
As per the circular, if country liquor is seized, it will be valued at ₹200 per litre. However, one can get country liquor as cheap as ₹50 per nos, according to sources.
In the past three years alone, 6,529 police officers and 23,555 police personnel have faced disciplinary action in connection with raids on illegal alcohol and gambling operations.
The action by the state against its own police department shows that the crux of the problem lies in the close ties between law enforcement officials and illegal operators.
Acting on it, the Crime Branch instituted a policy earlier this month, holding police officers and personnel accountable for illegal activities in their jurisdictions.
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