Delhi Police arrests illicit liquor supplier in Uttam Nagar, seizes 150 quarters
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Dwarka District Police on Saturday, 25 July arrested an alleged illicit liquor supplier and seized 150 quarters of illegal liquor along with a scooter used for its transportation, as part of an ongoing enforcement drive under the anti-drug campaign in Uttam Nagar, New Delhi. The operation was executed by the district's Anti-Narcotics Cell following specific intelligence about the movement of a suspected supplier.
How the Operation Unfolded
Acting on a tip-off from a secret informer, a dedicated Anti-Narcotics Cell team conducted a raid at Mansa Ram Park, Uttam Nagar. The accused, identified as Bobby alias Golu, son of Mukesh Kumar and a 42-year-old resident of Mohan Garden, Delhi, was intercepted while allegedly transporting the illicit liquor on a scooter for delivery.
According to the official police statement, 'the team conducted a raid at Mansa Ram Park, Uttam Nagar, Delhi and one person namely Bobby @ Golu… was apprehended with 150 Quarters of illicit liquor & a scooty… while he was going for supply on Scooty.' The accused, the recovered liquor, and the vehicle were subsequently handed over to personnel at Bindapur Police Station for further legal proceedings.
The Team Behind the Raid
The operation was carried out under the supervision of ACP/Operations Subhash Malik. The field team comprised SI Premnarayan, SI Naveen, HC Mahipal, and Ct. Mukesh. The broader campaign is being driven under the directions of Dwarka DCP Kushal Pal Singh, IPS, who has instructed district teams to intensify action against the illegal drug and liquor trade.
Scope of the Anti-Drug Campaign
The enforcement drive is part of a larger initiative aimed at making 'Dwarka, Delhi and adjoining areas completely free from the menace,' according to the official press release. The campaign also seeks to encourage young people to engage in constructive activities and reject social evils. Notably, authorities confirmed that Bobby alias Golu has no previous criminal record on file.
What Investigators Are Pursuing Next
Further investigation is currently underway to trace the source of the seized liquor and identify any wider distribution network that may be involved. Authorities have not disclosed whether additional arrests are imminent, but the Anti-Narcotics Cell is expected to continue targeted operations across the district as the campaign intensifies.