Poonch Police Foil Illicit Liquor Smuggling, Recover 45 Beer Tins

DISTRICT POLICE POONCH
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Poonch Police Foil Illicit Liquor Smuggling, Recover 45 Beer Tins

Poonch, September 21, 2025:
Continuing its drive against the menace of illicit liquor, Poonch Police achieved a significant success today by recovering 45 tins (cans) of beer and arresting two accused persons.

During routine vehicle checking at Sawjian around 1600 hrs, a police party of Police Post Sawjian intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK12D/0869. The vehicle was being driven by Mohd. Mukhtiar S/o Mohd. Rashid R/o Ward No. 03, Poonch along with Sahil Ahmed S/o Munir Hussain R/o Ward No. 03, Dungas, Poonch. On search, 45 tins (cans) of beer were recovered from their possession. Both accused were arrested on the spot, while the illicit liquor and the vehicle were seized.

As the accused failed to produce any valid permit or license for the possession/transportation of the seized liquor, a case under Section 48(a) of the J&K Excise Act, 1958 has been registered at Police Station Mandi and investigation has been set into motion.

District Police Poonch remains committed to eradicating the menace of illicit liquor and urges citizens to cooperate in maintaining peace and order.