Diglipur, Jan 2: Acting on a tip-off, on 01/01/2024, SI Silpi Singha, SHO PS Kalighat alongwith a team consisting of PCs Sushil Sarkar, Ranjit Biswas, Eileen and Subrato Biswas of PS Kalighat conducted jungle search at Taalbagan area.

The proactive team successfully seized a significant quantity of 335 liters of illicit lehan, along with containers, various utensils, and timber materials used in the production process from two different locations of Taalbagan jungle. These materials were discreetly hidden at multiple locations within the jungle. Subsequently, all confiscated items were promptly destroyed, dealing a major blow to the illegal liquor manufacturing network.

In addition, on the same day, acting swiftly on information received about selling of illicit liquor at Doctor Para, Taalbagan area, the team led by the SHO PS Kalighat along PCs Sushil Sarkar, Ranjit Biswas, Eileen and Subrato Biswas of PS Kalighat conducted a special raid at Doctor Para, Taalbagan area and recovered 02 ltrs of illicit liquor in a plastic bottle from the possession of Augustine Ballava S/o Late Naren Ballava (45) yrs R/o Taalbagan. Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 01/24 U/s 32 reg. III of 1876 has been registered at PS Kalighat against the accused person.

The entire operations were carried out under the vigilant supervision of Shri. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur, and the overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, N&M Andaman District.

The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.