Gujarat Police seize large quantities of illegal liquor in Vadodara and Anand raids

The Gujarat Police State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has conducted major raids against illegal alcohol networks in Vadodara and Anand. Following directives from Director General of Police G. S. Malik, authorities have intensified efforts to combat illegal liquor and gambling activities across the state.

In Vadodara, police raided a parking area at Neelkanth Villa flats, seizing approximately 470 boxes containing 16,394 bottles of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer. The liquor is valued at approximately Rs 84 lakh, with the total value of seized vehicles and other materials exceeding Rs 1 crore. Seven individuals have been named as wanted accused in the case.

In Anand district, a raid near the Bhalaj-Anand Road resulted in the seizure of 150 boxes containing 7,187 bottles of IMFL and beer, valued at roughly Rs 19.63 lakh. One individual was arrested, and five others have been named as wanted suspects. This operation follows a recent tragedy in Bhavnagar where 13 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor.