Gujarat Police seize ₹1.86 crore liquor haul in Mahisagar, 7 arrested
Synopsis
A single warehouse in Balasinor's GIDC area held over 41,600 bottles of IMFL worth ₹1.56 crore — concealed behind bags of cattle feed. Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell cracked the alleged interstate ring, arresting seven people from UP, Haryana, Vadodara, and MP, while 16 others including the alleged kingpin remain at large.
Key Takeaways
Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell raided warehouses at GIDC Balasinor, Mahisagar on 12 July .
41,600 bottles and beer tins of IMFL worth ₹1,56,81,120 were seized; total property seized valued at ₹1,86,24,850 .
Seven people arrested, two juveniles booked, and 16 others named as wanted — including alleged kingpin Manish Mehra .
Cattle feed bags were allegedly used to conceal the liquor stock from detection.
Arrested accused hail from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh , and Gujarat , indicating an interstate supply network.
Case registered under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ; investigation ongoing.
Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell on Sunday, 12 July seized 41,600 bottles and beer tins of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and other property collectively valued at ₹1,86,24,850 from a warehouse in Mahisagar district, arresting seven people, booking two juveniles, and naming 16 others as wanted in connection with an alleged interstate liquor smuggling network. The raid is one of the largest single-haul prohibition seizures reported in the district in recent months.
How the Raid Unfolded
The operation was led by Police Sub-Inspector J.S. Rajput of the State Monitoring Cell, who conducted a prohibition raid at warehouses located at Plot Nos. I-1 and I-3 in the GIDC industrial area of Balasinor. The action followed directions issued by Director General of Police (DGP) G.S. Malik to intensify enforcement against illegal liquor and gambling activities across Gujarat.
Officers recovered ₹1,56,81,120 worth of IMFL, along with three vehicles valued at ₹28.30 lakh, eight mobile phones worth ₹96,000, cash of ₹17,730, and 150 bags of cattle feed worth ₹3,750 — the last reportedly used to conceal the liquor stock from detection.
Who Was Arrested
The seven arrested accused span multiple states, pointing to the alleged interstate character of the network. They include Satendrapal Jadav of Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh; Sahil Panchal of Rohtak district, Haryana; Mit Shukla of Balasinor, Mahisagar; Ranvirsinh Parmar, Vipulkumar Parmar, and Nilkumar Rathod, all residents of Himmatpura, Vadodara; and Ranjitsingh Rajput, residing in Ahmedabad and originally from Madhya Pradesh.
The Wanted Network
Police have identified Manish Mehra as the principal accused, allegedly responsible for procuring the liquor consignment. His alleged associates include Pintukumar alias Jijaji Bhoi and Kanji alias Kanho Parmar. Also named as wanted is Jayanti Thakor, accused of renting the warehouse and monitoring police movements.
Investigators have additionally named Kiritsinh Parmar, Vishnusinh Tomar, Rakeshsingh Jat, Shyamji Chaudhary, and several labourers allegedly involved in unloading the consignment. The owner of the warehouse, vehicle owners, and the person who allegedly issued the consignment note from Odhav, Ahmedabad have also been declared wanted, according to officials.
Legal Action and Prior Records
A case has been registered at Balasinor Police Station under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. According to police, the principal accused Manish Mehra, Kanji alias Kanho Parmar, and arrested accused Satendrapal Jadav have previous criminal records under the Prohibition Act.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to trace the absconding accused and establish the full extent of the alleged liquor supply network.
Point of View
Now decades old, has created a persistent black market that spans state lines and draws in accused from UP, Haryana, and MP. The use of cattle feed as camouflage and a consignment note trail from Odhav suggest a supply chain with some sophistication, not just opportunistic smuggling. With 16 accused still at large — including the alleged procurer — the real test of this operation is whether investigators can roll up the network or whether, as has happened before, the foot soldiers take the fall while the supply chain reconstitutes itself.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was seized in the Mahisagar liquor raid on 12 July?
Gujarat Police seized 41,600 bottles and beer tins of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth ₹1,56,81,120, along with three vehicles, mobile phones, cash, and cattle feed bags used to conceal the stock. The total value of all seized property was estimated at ₹1,86,24,850.
Who are the accused in the Balasinor liquor smuggling case?
Seven people were arrested, including individuals from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Manish Mehra has been identified as the principal accused and remains wanted, along with 15 others. Two juveniles have also been booked.
Under which laws has the case been registered?
The FIR has been filed at Balasinor Police Station under the Gujarat Prohibition Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Why is this case significant for Gujarat's prohibition enforcement?
The case points to an alleged interstate liquor smuggling network operating across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. The operation was part of a broader DGP-directed crackdown on illegal liquor and gambling activities statewide.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to trace 16 absconding accused, including the alleged kingpin Manish Mehra, and to determine the full scope of the interstate liquor supply network.
