112 bottles of premium foreign liquor seized at Gurugram railway stn, 2 held

The suspects allegedly tried to evade the security checkpoint and could not produce valid transit permits or liquor licences when questioned by police.

Published on: Sep 14, 2026, 12:08:56 IST

By Sampurna Panigrahi

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The Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested two men for allegedly attempting to smuggle 112 bottles of premium foreign liquor through Gurugram railway station on Friday night and seized the consignment, valued at approximately ₹1.28 lakh, officials said on Sunday.

Police recovered 60 bottles from two trolley bags carried by one man and 52 bottles from three travel bags carried by the other suspect. (HT)

A joint team of GRP and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel was conducting anti-crime checks at the station’s main gate around 8pm when it noticed the two men carrying multiple trolley bags and handbags. Police said the duo panicked on seeing the uniformed personnel and tried to evade the security checkpoint.

The men, aged 25 and 32 and residents of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, were intercepted. Police said they admitted to carrying alcohol but failed to produce valid transit permits or liquor licences when questioned about the weight of their luggage.

A search led to the recovery of 60 bottles from two trolley bags carried by one suspect and another 52 bottles from three travel bags carried by the other, officials said.

Police said the liquor was being transported for illegal smuggling and distribution. Samples were taken for forensic analysis, and the remaining bottles were sealed as case property at the spot. The recovery was photographed and videographed using e-evidence digital applications.

An FIR was registered late Friday night under sections of the Excise Act at the GRP Gurugram police station. The investigation is underway to uncover the broader interstate supply network, police said, adding the accused has been remanded to judicial custody.

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Sampurna Panigrahi
Sampurna Panigrahi is a Correspondent at the Gurugram Bureau of Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, health, civic issues, traffic, and pollution. With over three years of experience in the field, Sampurna's journalism is driven by passion. She joined the Gurugram team in March 2026 and has since reported extensively on the city's sanitation challenges, crumbling infrastructure, public health systems and rapid urban transformation. Sampurna has a knack for numbers; she loves chasing data-driven stories and uncovering trends. Her reporting is rooted in rigorous groundwork, supported by data and official records. She enjoys digging through datasets, identifying trends and translating complex civic and policy issues into stories that are accessible and meaningful for readers. She likes to travel to different parts of the city and is a team player. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sampurna worked at ThePrint for over two years, where she reported on economy, finance, industry, and governance policies. The experience continues to shape her analytical approach to reporting. For Sampurna, journalism is about listening before writing. Every face, every voice has a story waiting to be heard, and she believes patience and empathy are often a reporter's most valuable tools. When not working, Sampurna loves reading books, practising classical dance, painting, and spending time with her plants.Read More

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