Bootleg Bust: Illegal Liquor Operation Dismantled in Gujarat

Two individuals were apprehended in Mehsana district, Gujarat, for illegally manufacturing liquor in a state where alcohol is banned. The crime was uncovered when 178 boxes of counterfeit liquor were seized alongside raw materials. The accused and two others face charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mehsana | Updated: 16-05-2026 21:30 IST | Created: 16-05-2026 21:30 IST
Bootleg Bust: Illegal Liquor Operation Dismantled in Gujarat
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In a significant crackdown, Gujarat police have arrested two individuals for allegedly operating an illegal liquor manufacturing unit from a home in the Mehsana district.

The accused, identified as Vikram Thakor and Mahendrasinh Zala, were found with 178 boxes of counterfeit liquor and essential raw materials.

Charges under the Gujarat Prohibition Act have been filed against them, emphasizing the state's zero-tolerance stance on alcohol production and distribution.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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