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Crime
Two Rajasthan Youths Arrested in Ratlam for Smuggling Poisonous Alcohol, Theft Gang Busted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 12:15 PM
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Police in Ratlam arrested two men from Jhalawar, Rajasthan, for trafficking poisonous raw alcohol. Interrogation revealed links to a vehicle theft gang, leading to the arrest of a third suspect and seizure of six stolen motorcycles and ten litres of the illicit liquor.
The Ratlam police detained two individuals from Jhalawar district of Rajasthan after uncovering their involvement in the illegal transport of poisonous raw alcohol. The suspects were apprehended during a routine check on a vehicle suspected of carrying contraband liquor.
During questioning, the duo disclosed connections to a local vehicle theft syndicate. Their statements prompted investigators to locate and arrest a third associate linked to the gang.
Authorities also recovered six motorcycles reported stolen in recent weeks, along with ten litres of the hazardous alcohol. The seized liquor is deemed unsafe for consumption and will be destroyed under police supervision.
Senior police officials said the operation underscores coordinated efforts to curb both illicit liquor trade and motorbike theft, crimes that have risen in the region.
Further legal action against the accused is pending as the case proceeds through the judicial system.
During questioning, the duo disclosed connections to a local vehicle theft syndicate. Their statements prompted investigators to locate and arrest a third associate linked to the gang.
Authorities also recovered six motorcycles reported stolen in recent weeks, along with ten litres of the hazardous alcohol. The seized liquor is deemed unsafe for consumption and will be destroyed under police supervision.
Senior police officials said the operation underscores coordinated efforts to curb both illicit liquor trade and motorbike theft, crimes that have risen in the region.
Further legal action against the accused is pending as the case proceeds through the judicial system.