Srinagar 12 November (KNB): J&K Police has arrested a bootlegger and recovered 15 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession at Zero Bridge Foreshore Road, Srinagar.
Officers at a checkpoint established near Zero Bridge Foreshore Road intercepted one auto bearing registration No JK01AC-9479 driven by Younis Ahmad Bhat resident of Sheikh Mohalla Habbak Srinagar. During search, officers were able to recover 15 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession, officials stated.
Younis Ahmed Bhat has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Nigeen where he remains in custody and the vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized, officials stated.
Officials further stated that case FIR No. 176/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Nigeen and further investigation is in progress.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti social elements in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in anti social activities will be dealt as per law, Officials said. (KNB)