Bharuch, Gujarat: In a sustained crackdown on prohibition-related offences, the Bharuch Crime Branch successfully tracked down and arrested a listed bootlegger who had been absconding for the past five months.
The accused, wanted in connection with a prohibition case registered under the jurisdiction of Jambusar Police Station, was apprehended during a targeted operation at Vapi Railway Station in Valsad district.
Despite evading arrest for several months, the accused was located through persistent intelligence gathering and coordinated police efforts. The successful operation demonstrates the commitment of Bharuch Crime Branch officers to ensuring that wanted offenders are brought to justice, regardless of the time elapsed.
The arrest reinforces the police department’s resolve to enforce prohibition laws, curb the illegal liquor trade, and enhance public safety through proactive and intelligence-led policing.
