SOPORE, JUNE 28: As part of its ongoing efforts to curb the illegal liquor trade, Police arrested a bootlegger in Sopore and recovered illicit liquor from his possession.
A police party during naka checking at Takiya Panzalla intercepted a suspicious person. During the search, five bottles of illicit liquor and eight tins of beer were recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Babar Shamus Baba son of Shamas-ud-Din Baba resident of Chinkipora Sopore. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 44/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Panzalla and further investigation is underway to identify the source and broader supply chain.
“Police reiterate its zero-tolerance policy towards illegal trade and narcotics. Let this serve as a clear warning those involved in such activities will face strict legal action. Police remains committed to dismantling unlawful networks and ensuring a safer, addiction-free society,” said a police statement.