Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 20 September 2022
In a major crackdown against bootlegging and the menace of illicit liquor, a team of PS Nancowrie comprising of SI Sunil Yadav (IRBn), HCs Malati Devi & N. Mahesh (IRBn), PCs R.K. Halder, Arun Xaxa, Mamata Paul, Sita Devi, Reba Mazumdar, Anthony, Cts (IRBn) Ranjit Bachar, Madan Kerkatta, Mohd Sharif, K. Srinivas Rao, P. Giri Babu and HG(V) Polinus under the supervision of SI Mohan Rao, SHO PS Nancowrie launched an exhaustive combing and search operation in jungles of Chota Enaka, Nancowrie. The said operation was carried out in the wee hours of Tuesday (20/09/2022).
In the operation, Police trekked deep inside the forest and recovered around 1400 litres of fermented wash.
The raiding team further detected four cases of violation of excise regulations and arrested the bootleggers. Around 50 litres of illicit liquor was seized from the possession of the bootleggers.
In addition to strict enforcement, mass public awareness campaign has also been launched to spread awareness about the ill effects of alcohol and drug abuse among youths and the general public.
Nicobar Police is committed to take stern action against bootleggers, illicit liquor, drug peddlers and against other illegal activities.
The public has been requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 100 & 03193-265223. Police informed that the identity of the informant will be kept secret.