Delhi Police arrest man with 200 quarters of illicit Haryana liquor in Hauz Qazi
Synopsis
A routine midnight patrol near Lal Kuan Road cracked open what police say is part of a cross-border liquor supply chain: a 20-year-old with a prior excise case was caught ferrying 200 quarters of Haryana-labelled liquor on a scooty, allegedly for distribution in the Sadar area of Delhi.
Key Takeaways
Akash , 20, a resident of Burari , was arrested on 24 August near Lal Kuan Road by staff of PS Hauz Qazi .
Police recovered 200 quarters of country-made liquor ( 180 ml each ) labelled 'For Sale in Haryana Only'.
The accused's grey scooty, used to transport the liquor, was also seized.
389/26 has been registered under Sections 33 and 38 of the Delhi Excise Act .
Akash reportedly disclosed he sourced liquor near the Haryana border for supply in the Sadar area of Delhi.
He was previously named in an excise case ( FIR No.
254/25 ) at PS Burari .
Delhi Police arrested a 20-year-old man and recovered 200 quarters of illicit country-made liquor on 24 August during routine patrolling near Lal Kuan Road in central Delhi, officials said. The accused, identified as Akash, a resident of Burari, was intercepted by staff of PS Hauz Qazi after he allegedly attempted to flee on spotting the police team.
How the Interception Unfolded
At around 10:30 pm on 24 August, a patrolling team from PS Hauz Qazi noticed a person riding a grey scooty along Lal Kuan Road near Farashkhana Road. The rider allegedly reversed direction abruptly upon seeing the police, raising suspicion. The team gave chase, intercepted the vehicle, and found a heavy white plastic bag on it.
When the rider could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the bag's contents, officers checked it and found 200 quarters of country-made liquor, each bottle of 180 ml, bearing the label 'For Sale in Haryana Only' — indicating the liquor had been brought across state lines for illegal sale in Delhi.
The Accused and His Prior Record
The accused, Akash, son of Pappu, is approximately 20 years old and was previously named in FIR No. 254/25 under Sections 33 and 38 of the Delhi Excise Act, registered at PS Burari. During interrogation, Akash reportedly disclosed that he procured illicit liquor from areas near the Haryana border and supplied it in and around the Sadar area of Delhi to earn money for personal expenses.
The grey scooty used to transport the liquor was also seized as part of the investigation.
Case Registered, Investigation Underway
FIR No. 389/26 has been registered at PS Hauz Qazi under Sections 33 and 38 of the Delhi Excise Act. The operation was led by Inspector Amrender Kumar Suman, SHO of PS Hauz Qazi, under the supervision of Rajiv Bhardwaj, ACP, Kamla Market. The team that made the recovery comprised SI Ranvijay Singh, In-charge of Police Post Rodgran, Head Constable Paramveer, and Constable Daya Chand.
Wider Supply Network Under Scrutiny
Police said efforts are underway to identify the source of the liquor and determine whether other individuals are part of a larger illegal supply network. Investigators are questioning Akash about the procurement chain and others allegedly involved. This is not the first such seizure in the area — cross-border liquor smuggling from Haryana into Delhi has been a recurring enforcement challenge for the city's excise and police departments.
Point of View
But a 20-year-old on a scooty is rarely the top of the supply chain — the real test is whether investigators can trace the network back to the source, as they say they intend to.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Delhi illicit liquor case near Hauz Qazi?
The arrested individual is Akash, a 20-year-old resident of Burari in Delhi. He was intercepted by PS Hauz Qazi staff on 24 August near Lal Kuan Road while allegedly transporting 200 quarters of illicit country-made liquor on a scooty.
What liquor was seized and where did it come from?
Police recovered 200 quarters of country-made liquor, each 180 ml, labelled 'For Sale in Haryana Only.' According to investigators, the accused disclosed he procured the liquor from areas near the Haryana border for illegal sale in the Sadar area of Delhi.
What charges have been filed in this case?
FIR No. 389/26 has been registered at PS Hauz Qazi under Sections 33 and 38 of the Delhi Excise Act. The accused's scooty has also been seized as evidence, and further investigation is underway.
Does the accused have a prior criminal record?
Yes. Police records show Akash was previously named in FIR No. 254/25 under Sections 33 and 38 of the Delhi Excise Act, registered at PS Burari — indicating this is not his first alleged involvement in an excise offence.
Is a larger liquor supply network suspected?
Yes. Police say they are working to identify the source of the liquor and determine whether other persons are part of an organised illegal supply chain. The accused is being questioned about the procurement and distribution network.
