Kathua:In its decisive action against the consumption/production of illegal liquor menace in the District, J&K Police in Kathua district seized near about 15 litres of illicit liquor (Desi) alongwith 01 lady was arrested at Salalpur area of PP Marheen.
On 01.05.2024 an information was received from the reliable source that few persons are indulged in illegal trade of illicit liquor near Salapur area of PP Marheen.Acting swiftly, police team led by IC PP Marheen under the supervision of SDPO Border and SHO PS Rajbagh during special checking in said area near Salalpur apprehended one lady who was doing the trade of selling illicit liquor to people in order to gain illegitimate profit.On physical checking approximately 15 litres of illicit liquor was recovered from the illegal possession of one lady namely Rinku W/o Amrik R/o Ghatti A/P Salalpur Tehsil Marheen & District Kathua.Thereafter all the recovered consignment of illicit liquor (approx. 15 litres) was seized and 01 lady was arrested.On this instant case vide FIR No. 100/2024 U/S 48(a) Excise Act has been registered at PS Rajbagh and further investigation into this matter has been set into motion.