Rangat, Oct. 17: In a landmark achievement for law enforcement, the Rangat Police Station received a crucial tip-off that led to the discovery of a substantial illicit liquor production operation hidden deep within the dense jungle of Kalsi, Urmilapur under Rangat Police Station Jurisdiction. As part of their relentless crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing, an elite team was swiftly assembled under the leadership of Inspector R.K Mazumder, SHO, PS Rangat comprising of HC Pavitra Sikari, PCs Anil Yadav, Sheetal Das, Ram Prasad Rao, Yaswant and Ct Subol Bepari acted promptly on the received information, launched a coordinated raid deep within the Kalsi forest.
Through unwavering determination and relentless pursuit, the law enforcement team successfully uncovered and confiscated a significant quantity of illicit liquor and its equipment. The seizure included 20 tins and plastic drums, containing approximately 300 liters of Lehan, alongside various utensils and wood supplies required for the preparation of illicit liquor, found hidden at different locations within the jungle. All the confiscated materials were swiftly destroyed, delivering a significant blow to the illicit liquor manufacturing network.
In another breakthrough, acting on a crucial tip-off, a team of PS Billiground led by SI Inderjeet caught a lady who was brewing illicit liquor at Panchwati. The team immediately apprehended the lady and destroyed approximately 200 liters of lehan.
The entire operation was conducted under the vigilant supervision of Shri. Vishesh Dhatterwal, DANIPS, SDPO Rangat, and the overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, N&M Andaman District.
The proactive efforts of the police have been highly commended by the community. This successful operation represents yet another step forward in the ongoing fight against illicit liquor, bootlegging, and drug abuse in North & Middle 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.