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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Cops bust illegal liquor party at private golf club in Sanand
Ahmedabad: Sanand police in Ahmedabad district raided a birthday party at a private golf club in Nani Devti village late Sunday night and nabbed 39 people — including 13 men and 26 women — for consuming liquor without a permit. The party, allegedly organised by a city-based builder inside the clubhouse of the upscale Glade One Golf Scheme, was underway when police teams arrived and found alcohol being served in violation of the Gujarat Prohibition Act. The action was taken under a statewide directive issued by senior police officials to curb liquor and gambling-related offences. Acting on a specific tip-off, a team led by the deputy superintendent of police, Sanand division, reached the venue along with officers and staff from the Sanand, Aslali, Changodar, and Bopal police stations, as well as the divisional office. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Loud music was reportedly heard from the banquet hall of the clubhouse, where the party was in progress, police said. According to police, liquor bottles were found placed on tables along with glasses, soft drinks, and snacks. Police seized five sealed liquor bottles of various brands, eight half-consumed bottles, 20 empty liquor bottles, and 52 drinking glasses from the scene. Seven hookahs fitted with plastic pipes, 10 cigarette packets, and a high-end mobile phone worth Rs 70,000 were also recovered during the search. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Portable Cooler Instantly Cools Any Room (Must Try) AiraBreeze Learn More Undo The total value of the seized items was estimated at Rs 90,520. During questioning, the host told police that the liquor was brought in by a friend from another state. All detained were tested using a breath analyser, which confirmed alcohol consumption, said police officials. None of the individuals, including the women, had a valid permit to consume or possess alcohol. Police detained the 13 men and took them to the Sanand police station for legal action. The 26 women were issued notices as part of the procedure. An offence was registered under the Gujarat Prohibition Act against all 39 individuals. The investigation is ongoing to trace the supply chain and transportation of liquor into Gujarat.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Police bust liquor revelry at resort in dry Gujarat; 26 women held
Ahmedabad, July 21 (PTI) Police arrested 39 persons, including 26 women, for allegedly consuming liquor during a birthday bash at a private resort on the outskirts of Ahmedabad and booked them for violating the Gujarat Prohibition Act, an official said on Monday. A team of Ahmedabad (rural) Police raided the resort situated on the Sanand-Bavla road on late Sunday night, where one of the accused had invited guests for his birthday and arranged liquor. Police nabbed 39 persons, including 26 women, for boozing and booked them under the relevant sections of the Gujarat Prohibition Act. Five sealed bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), eight half-empty bottles, 20 empty bottles, and seven hookahs were recovered, a release stated. The women were released after police served them notices and conducted medical tests, while the 13 men were taken to the police station and released on bail in the morning. The consumption of liquor without a required permit is prohibited in Gujarat since its formation in 1960. PTI PJT PD NSK Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Liquor worth 2.25L seized near Gujarat Vidyapith
Ahmedabad: Police seized 219 bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor worth Rs 2.25 lakh near Gujarat Vidyapith and arrested two men on Sunday. The liquor, said to have been smuggled from Rajasthan, was found being distributed in public on a street near the university in Usmanpura. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The seizure was made during a raid by the Prevention of Crime Branch based on a tip-off. The two men were caught red-handed — one transporting the liquor in a four-wheeler and another arriving on a two-wheeler to collect a portion of the consignment. The accused have been identified as Bhiyaramsinh Devaram Chaudhary (30), a resident of Odhav, who reportedly brought the stock from Rajasthan in his four-wheeler, and Anil alias Sunny Natvarlal Prajapati (40), a resident of Shahpur, who had come to collect a part of it. Bhiyaramsinh, the main accused, admitted to sourcing alcohol from different vendors in Rajasthan, and delivering it to trusted customers in Ahmedabad. His vehicle was found to contain six different numberplates, reportedly used to avoid detection on highways and within city limits. Anil confessed to buying it for local resale, police said, adding that neither of them could produce any valid licence or permit for the possession or transport of alcohol. Both are in police custody, and further investigation is underway. The total value of the seized material, including liquor, cash, mobile phones, fake numberplates, and two vehicles, was estimated at Rs 11.28 lakh. Police have filed a case under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Time of India
High-speed chase ends in 24-lakh liquor bust in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: Two men allegedly smuggling liquor from Rajasthan in a car caused mayhem on city roads on Sunday, smashing into seven vehicles during an intense police chase. Prevention of Crime Branch (PCB) officers eventually seized Rs 24.21 lakh worth of IMFL and arrested the suspects near Chimanbhai Patel Bridge. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police say the duo had operated for five years and were en route to deliver the stock to local clients in Ahmedabad. The pursuit left multiple vehicles, including a BMW, damaged, stated the FIR filed with Ranip police. The car, coming from Rajasthan, was carrying 3,108 bottles and beer cans concealed under cardboard boxes and cloth. The driver, Ashokkumar Rabari (19) from Jalore, Rajasthan, and his accomplice Ashish Kori (27) from Khokhra, Ahmedabad, were arrested at the scene. Police also recovered two fake numberplates from the car, which they believe were used to dodge surveillance. The FIR, filed with Ranip police, includes charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Motor Vehicles Act. Officials say more arrests are likely as they trace the wider smuggling network.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- NDTV
Foreign Liquor Worth Rs 1.19 Crore Seized In Gujarat: Cops
Ahmedabad: Gujarat State Monitoring Cell (SMC) from Gandhinagar seized foreign liquor worth Rs 1.19 crore during a raid in Chotila taluka of Surendranagar. Acting on a tip-off, the SMC team raided a farmhouse near Kherdi village, close to Nagaraj Hotel, and uncovered nearly 1,000 boxes containing 8,596 bottles of foreign-made liquor. In total, police seized goods worth Rs 1.26 lakh, including the liquor consignment and a pickup vehicle suspected to be used for transport. A case has been filed against 10 individuals, including Dilip Bavku Dhandhal of Nani Moldi village. Authorities say some of the accused are still on run and further investigation is underway. In dry-state Gujarat, liquor seizures in 2025 have continued at an alarming scale, revealing the deep-rooted network of smuggling operations despite decades of prohibition. In just the first half of the year, authorities have conducted multiple high-value raids across districts. In Banaskantha, foreign liquor hidden in plastic-wrapped packages valued at Rs 17 lakh was confiscated. Smaller but frequent raids have also been carried out, including one that netted two men transporting liquor and beer worth Rs 7.35 lakh, and another operation yielding over Rs 62,000 in seized alcohol. Although full-year data for 2025 is still unfolding, trends mirror those of 2024, when Gujarat police seized over 82 lakh bottles of IMFL worth Rs 144 crore, averaging nearly one bottle every 4 seconds. The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) alone had registered 455 cases, confiscating liquor worth Rs 22.5 crore, with total seized property crossing Rs 52 crore. Gujarat follows one of the strictest liquor prohibition policies in India, rooted in the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and enforced under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949. The law bans the manufacture, sale, purchase, consumption, and possession of alcohol across the state. However, exceptions exist. Individuals can apply for a health permit to consume alcohol for medical reasons, usually limited to people above 40 or with specific conditions, and tourists visiting Gujarat can apply for a temporary liquor permit, valid for up to a month and only usable at licensed liquor shops in certain cities. Penalties for violations can be severe — including hefty fines, imprisonment, and seizure of vehicles or properties involved in smuggling.
