JALANDHAR RURAL POLICE SEIZE 4030 LITERS OF TOXIC CHEMICAL LIQUOR IN MEHATPUR*

January 19, 2025 punjabenews19

– MAJOR CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL LIQUOR PRODUCTION UNIT; SMUGGLERS IDENTIFIED

CHEMICAL-LADEN TANKS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL RECOVERED FROM HAVELI TOWER COLONY

Jalandhar/Mehtpur, January 19 :

In a significant breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police, under the jurisdiction of Mehtpur Police Station, recovered 4030 liters of toxic chemical-based liquor from a makeshift illegal production unit in Haveli Tower Colony, Mehtpur, on the night of January 18, 2025. The operation was carried out under the ongoing campaign against anti-social elements and drug peddling, initiated on the directions of SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur Bath. The operation was led by DSP Shahkot, Onkar Singh Brar, along with Inspector Sukhdev Singh, SHO Mehtpur, and his team.

Senior superintendent of police, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that during a week-long operation in Mehtpur, the police had been monitoring the activities of notorious smugglers Nirmal Singh alias Nimma, Jaspal Singh alias Pali, and Jaswinder Kaur. In a prior raid, 68 kilograms of crushed poppy husk and 150 liters of chemical-laced liquor were recovered from their possession.

Based on intelligence inputs, a raid was conducted at Haveli Tower Colony, Mehtpur, at the premises linked to Jhilman Singh alias Nimma. The police uncovered a large-scale operation involving concealed storage of toxic chemicals used for liquor production. Two 1000-liter plastic tanks were discovered hidden beneath the floor, traced by following electrical wiring to an underground pump system.

Additional recoveries included 30 chemical-filled plastic bags, two 200-liter plastic drums, one 500-liter plastic tank, buckets, plastic envelopes, and other packaging materials. The total seizure amounted to 4030 liters of toxic liquor and chemicals, marking a major blow to the illegal liquor trade in the area.

Investigations have revealed that the smuggler network, led by Jhilman Singh alias Nimma, actively produced and distributed chemical-laced liquor with the help of accomplices Jaspal Singh alias Pali and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa. The chemicals were sourced through a supply chain and retailed to other smugglers in the region.

A case under FIR No. 12, dated 18-01-2025, Crime 61A-1-14 EX Act, Police Station Mehtpur, District Jalandhar, has been registered against the accused.

Raids are being conducted to apprehend the suspects, who fled the area with their families. Special teams have been deployed to ensure their arrest.

SSP Khakh assured that Jalandhar Rural Police remain committed to eliminating illegal liquor production and will take strict action against those involved. Legal proceedings will also target the chemical suppliers and factory operators linked to this operation.

“Anti-social elements will not be allowed to thrive in Jalandhar Rural, and strict action will be taken against all those engaging in illegal activities,” said SSP Khakh.

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