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Crime
Police Arrest Three in Tikamgarh Liquor Shop Shooting, Seize Rs7.3 Lakh Illicit Liquor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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Three suspects were arrested for firing at and looting a liquor shop in Tikamgarh district, while police recovered illicit liquor worth Rs7.3 lakh; one accused remains at large.
Tikamgarh district police announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of opening fire and looting a local liquor shop. The operation, carried out on Tuesday, resulted in the seizure of illicit liquor estimated at a value of Rs7.30 lakh.
According to officials, the suspects entered the shop, discharged firearms, and attempted to steal the stock. Rapid response teams intervened, apprehending three of the perpetrators while another remains on the run.
The recovered contraband, described as "mashruka," will be handed over to the district magistrate for further legal action. The police continue to investigate the incident and are seeking information to locate the remaining suspect.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about illegal liquor trade and armed robbery in the region, prompting heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains active as authorities aim to bring all involved parties to justice.
According to officials, the suspects entered the shop, discharged firearms, and attempted to steal the stock. Rapid response teams intervened, apprehending three of the perpetrators while another remains on the run.
The recovered contraband, described as "mashruka," will be handed over to the district magistrate for further legal action. The police continue to investigate the incident and are seeking information to locate the remaining suspect.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about illegal liquor trade and armed robbery in the region, prompting heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains active as authorities aim to bring all involved parties to justice.