High drama unfolds in Bodakdev as bootlegger attempts to flee from police

High-octane drama unfolded in Bodakdev on Friday evening as a bootlegger, attempting to escape a police trap, triggered chaotic scenes reminiscent of a Bollywood thriller. The incident created panic among locals as the bootlegger’s reckless driving endangered several lives.

Acting on a tip-off, the police had laid a watch near a pre-decided delivery point. Upon spotting the police, the bootlegger, instead of surrendering, accelerated his vehicle in a desperate bid to flee the scene. In the process, the speeding vehicle rammed into several other vehicles, creating mayhem on the busy stretch and heightening tensions in the area.

The situation turned volatile as onlookers, enraged by the bootlegger’s actions, began shouting and attempting to assault him. However, the police swiftly intervened and managed to apprehend the accused before the mob could take matters into their own hands.

The arrested individual, identified as Kiran Thakor and his partner had arrived to deliver a consignment of liquor. Upon searching the vehicle, the police recovered beer cans and liquor bottles worth approximately ₹4.53 lakh. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the consignment was meant for a local bootlegger named Bhavesh.

The Bodakdev police have registered a case and further investigations are underway to trace the network involved in the illegal liquor trade.