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Crime
Police seize 227 cases of illegal tin beer in Pitol, Jhābua, worth ₹19.46 lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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In a major crackdown at Pitol police outpost, officers seized 227 tin beer cases and 2,724 bulk litres of illicit liquor, valued at ₹19.46 lakh.
Police from Kotwali police station in Pitol, Jhābua, conducted a large‑scale operation against illegal liquor. A pickup vehicle belonging to Mount Company was stopped, and officers recovered 227 tin‑packaged beer cases along with 2,724 bulk litres of contraband spirit. The seized goods are valued at ₹19,46,376.
The operation also resulted in the seizure of the vehicle used to transport the liquor. Senior officials said the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb the distribution of spurious alcohol, which poses health risks to consumers.
Authorities have not disclosed any arrests or injuries, and the confiscated liquor will be destroyed in accordance with standard procedures.
The operation also resulted in the seizure of the vehicle used to transport the liquor. Senior officials said the crackdown is part of an ongoing effort to curb the distribution of spurious alcohol, which poses health risks to consumers.
Authorities have not disclosed any arrests or injuries, and the confiscated liquor will be destroyed in accordance with standard procedures.