In a series of coordinated operations amidst Diwali festivities, Ahmedabad police intensified their efforts to curb illegal liquor activities, arresting four women in unlawful possession and intended sales of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). The action was carried out by Naranpura and Ranip police.
On November 6, Naranpura police arrested two women, Seema (33) and Pooja (52), after a tip-off. Acting on intelligence, a patrol team intercepted a blue Jupiter scooter opposite Bajrang Pan Parlor in Naranpura around 2.15 pm.
A thorough search of the vehicle revealed 91 quarters of IMFL and other goods valued at approximately ₹60,465. Both women failed to produce a permit for the possession, confirming a violation of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
In a similar crackdown, Ranip police on November 2 detained two other women, Asha (49) and Anita (34), in possession of a large quantity of IMFL near Chimanbhai Patel Bridge.
Acting on tip-off received around 1.20 am, team intercept their vehicle and, during search, finds 213 bottles and other contraband. The items, including mobiles, was valued at over ₹30,000.
Both incidents underscores the illegal liquor distribution networks that attempt to exploit festive periods. Primary investigations reveal all four suspects intended to sell liquor within Ahmedabad city. The seized items includes high-value contraband and cash, totaling a combined estimate of near ₹90,000.
The primary investigation by police revealed that the bootleggers had employed women for the smuggling to avoid suspicion.