Tharad Police Seize Liquor Worth Rs 3.28 Crore at Khoda Checkpost; 60,444 Bottles Recovered
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Tharad police intercepted a Punjab-registered trailer at Khoda checkpost and seized 60,444 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), marking the largest-ever alcohol bust in the history of Gujarat's Vav-Tharad district.
Executing a targeted crackdown against illegal alcohol smuggling, officers intercepted the vehicle arriving from the Sanchore side during intensive vehicle checks. The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of Tharad Police Station Inspector A.G. Rabari.
Upon inspecting the container of trailer number PB-10-JH-8951, police personnel uncovered a massive consignment of 60,444 IMFL bottles concealed inside.
Breakdown of Seized Contraband and Valuables
Investigators pegged the total value of the confiscated muddamal (seized property) at ₹3,28,75,385. Along with the liquor, police seized the transport vehicle and other items found on board:
- Indian Made Foreign Liquor: 60,444 bottles valued at ₹2,98,58,352.
- Trailer Container: Vehicle number PB-10-JH-8951, valued at ₹30,00,000.
- Mobile Phones: Three handsets valued at ₹17,000.
During the thorough inspection of the trailer, officers also recovered 10 sacks of husk (bhusa), nine official transport documents, two tarpaulins (meniya), and two broken seals.
Driver Arrested, Juvenile Cleaner Detained
Police apprehended both individuals travelling in the trailer and initiated formal legal proceedings against them.
The arrested driver has been identified as 33-year-old Jagtarsingh Nachhatar Singh Shakhdevsingh Madere (Sikh). A resident of Ward No. 5, Anandpur Basti in Tapamandi taluka of Punjab's Barnala district, he works as a commercial driver.
The trailer's cleaner, who was accompanying the driver during the smuggling attempt, is a juvenile in conflict with the law. Authorities have withheld his identity in accordance with legal protocols.
Landmark Action in Vav-Tharad Policing
This seizure represents the single largest haul of Indian Made Foreign Liquor ever recorded in the Vav-Tharad district, sparking widespread discussion across local police circles. Vigilant checking by personnel stationed at the Khoda checkpost successfully foiled the multi-crore smuggling bid.
Led directly by Police Inspector A.G. Rabari, the Tharad police action is being recognised as a landmark enforcement operation against illicit liquor trafficking in the region.
