PS Kalighat Strikes Again: Busts Illicit Liquor Ring in Talbagan Forest

Tarun Karthick

Port Blair, 23 May 2024

In a swift and efficient operation, the Kalighat Police have successfully dismantled a significant illicit liquor production ring hidden in the dense forests of Talbagan. This operation, led by Sub-Inspector Abdul Shakil, Officer-in-Charge at Kalighat Police Station, resulted in the confiscation of 400 litres of illicit lehan, along with two drums and various timber materials used in the production process.

SI Shakil assembled a specialised team, including constables Ranjit Biswas and Sushil Sarkar, to execute this operation. Demonstrating exceptional coordination and diligence, the team located and seized the illicit materials, which were clandestinely hidden within the forest. The seized lehan and production materials were promptly destroyed on-site, delivering a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network operating in the area.

The entire operation was conducted under the vigilant supervision of Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Diglipur, and under the overall direction and supervision of Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police for the North and Middle Andaman District.

The Kalighat Police have urged the public to report any information related to crimes or illegal activities. Citizens can share credible information by contacting their nearest police station or calling emergency numbers 100, 112, and 03192-273344. The identity of informants will be kept confidential, and they will be suitably rewarded for their cooperation in maintaining law and order.

This successful operation highlights the ongoing efforts of the Kalighat Police to combat illegal activities and ensure the safety and security of the region.