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Crime
Amritsar: Two Lakh Litres of Illicit Lahan Hidden in Fields and Ponds Destroyed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM
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Authorities in Amritsar destroyed two lakh litres of illicit lahan that had been concealed in agricultural fields and ponds.
In a major action against illicit liquor production, authorities in Amritsar destroyed two lakh litres of lahan (fermented wash) that had been secretly stashed away in fields and ponds. The fermented wash, used as raw material for manufacturing country-made liquor, was concealed in remote locations to evade detection.
Acting on information, officials reached the spot and carried out the destruction on site. The large quantity of lahan indicates the scale of the illegal operation that was being run in the area.
The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb the illicit liquor trade in the region. Authorities have been intensifying checks and raids to prevent the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.
Acting on information, officials reached the spot and carried out the destruction on site. The large quantity of lahan indicates the scale of the illegal operation that was being run in the area.
The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb the illicit liquor trade in the region. Authorities have been intensifying checks and raids to prevent the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.