Four Excise Officers Arrested in US Nagar, Shimla for Theft

Four excise personnel were arrested in US Nagar, Shimla, on suspicion of stealing goods from a government warehouse. The officers, who work for the state excise department, were found in possession of the stolen items during a routine audit. Shimla Police Commissioner stated that the officers have been booked under Sections 378 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and are now in police custody. The excise department has launched an internal probe and pledged full cooperation with law enforcement. The incident underscores the authorities’ commitment to rooting out corruption within state departments.