Tarun Karthick
Port Blair, 29 March 2024
On March 29, 2024, a targeted excise raid conducted by the Police Station Central Crime Station (PS CCS) at Jodakilan, Garacharma, resulted in the apprehension of one individual and the confiscation of a significant quantity of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). The operation aimed to stem the illicit sale of alcohol in the area.
Led by Sub-Inspector Vinit Kumar Maurya, the police team, comprising Head Constables Sanjit Madhu and S. Baroi, along with Constables K. Rajendran and S. K. Mazumdar, executed the raid, which culminated in the seizure of 51 bottles of IMFL from the possession of M. Murugaiah, son of Late S. Mariyappan and resident of Jodakilan, Garacharma.
Murugaiah was promptly arrested at the scene, and a case under section 32 Reg. III of 1876 has been registered at PS CCS. Investigations into the matter are currently underway.
The authorities have urged the public to come forward with any credible information regarding the illegal sale or possession of alcohol, or any other illicit activities. They can do so by contacting the following telephone numbers: 100, 232586, 233307, 9434280100. Informants can rest assured that their identities will remain confidential.
This operation underscores law enforcement’s commitment to curbing the illegal distribution and consumption of alcohol, promoting public safety, and upholding the law.