Ludhiana police destroy 1.3-lakh litre illicit liquor

Police recovered utensils used to prepare illicit liquor from the spot

Cracking down on illicit liquor trade in the state, a team of Punjab excise department and Ludhiana police on Wednesday conducted a raid along the banks of the Sutlej river in Khera Bet and New Rajapur villages.

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A senior official of the excise department said 1.3 lakh litres of lahan was recovered and destroyed. Tarpaulins, two drums and a pipe were also confiscated. A case has been registered.

The official said strict action will be taken against anyone found indulging in illicit distillation, smuggling of liquor and bootlegging.