Bodakdev Police of Ahmedabad arrested two Rajasthan residents on December 10, for transporting a substantial cache of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) and beer. The contraband, consisting of 349 liquor bottles and 48 beer cans, was valued at ₹3.39 lakh.
The operation was conducted near Shridhar Bungalow, close to Bodakdev Garden after the DCP Zone-7 team received area. Acting on the information, police laid a trap and intercepted two vehicles — a Baleno car and a Bolero Max pickup — used to transport the illicit goods.
The accused were identified as Chhatrapal Singh Sisodia (27) and Jitendra Singh Chauhan, both residents of the Dungarpur district in Rajasthan. During the search, police seized 349 liquor bottles worth ₹3.34 lakh, 48 beer cans valued at ₹4,608, two mobile phones worth ₹18,000, and the vehicles used in the smuggling operation — a Baleno (₹6 lakhs) and a Bolero Max pickup (₹8 lakhs).
Police suspect the accused had been engaged in similar smuggling activities for some time and have launched an extensive investigation into their operations.
The accused have been charged under the Gujarat Prohibition Act, which enforces the state’s strict liquor prohibition laws.
A senior police official stated, “This seizure and the arrests are part of a broader crackdown on the illegal liquor trade in the city. The Bodakdev Police acted promptly on reliable intelligence to intercept the accused and recover the contraband. Investigations are ongoing to determine the intended destination of the liquor and uncover any larger networks involved.”