Suspect Arrested with Illicit Liquor Near Siliguri Junction

Suspect Arrested with Illicit Liquor Near Siliguri Junction

During routine patrolling last night, personnel of the Siliguri Police Commissionerate detained a 22-year-old man, identified as Bikash Yadav, a resident of Bandehara village under Pachraha Police Station in Khagaria district, near the rear side of Hotel Heritage at Siliguri Junction.

The suspect was carrying two bags when police conducted a search following due legal procedures. The search led to the recovery and seizure of 25 bottles, each containing 750 ml of liquor.

According to police, Yadav failed to produce any valid documents authorising the possession or transportation of the liquor.

A case has been registered at Pradhan Nagar Police Station under the relevant provisions of the Bengal Excise Act. Further investigation into the matter is underway.