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Gujarat's Kutch Police Raid Fake Liquor Factory After Bhavnagar Hooch Tragedy
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM
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Police in Gujarat's Kutch district uncovered a counterfeit liquor production unit following the fatal hooch incident in Bhavnagar. The raid seized illicit alcohol and equipment, and authorities are probing the supply chain.
Police in Gujarat's Kutch district carried out a raid on a suspected fake liquor factory on Tuesday, following the deadly hooch tragedy that claimed lives in Bhavnagar. The operation, conducted by the local crime branch, seized large quantities of illicit alcohol and the machinery used for production.
The authorities said the factory had been operating without any regulatory approvals and was linked to the batch of contaminated liquor that caused the Bhavnagar deaths. Investigators are now tracing the distribution network to identify other potential sites.
The raid was part of a broader crackdown on illegal liquor manufacturing in the state, which has seen several high‑profile incidents in recent months. Police officials assured the public that steps would be taken to prevent further incidents and to bring those responsible to justice.
The authorities said the factory had been operating without any regulatory approvals and was linked to the batch of contaminated liquor that caused the Bhavnagar deaths. Investigators are now tracing the distribution network to identify other potential sites.
The raid was part of a broader crackdown on illegal liquor manufacturing in the state, which has seen several high‑profile incidents in recent months. Police officials assured the public that steps would be taken to prevent further incidents and to bring those responsible to justice.