Illicit liquor unit busted, two held

Kanpur | Monday | 1st April, 2019

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According to SHO Barra, the police received the inputs about an illegal liquor unit in Juhi Kalan since long. The arrested persons have been identified as Rakesh Singh Rana, owner of illicit liquor unit, and Arvind Awasthi.The liquor was being supplied in rural pockets of the district, said police sources. Kanpur: Following arrest of two persons, police busted an illicit liquor factory in Juhi Kalan area under Barra police station here on Sunday.Police also seized 500 litre of poisonous chemical, empty liquor bottles, labels, a packing machine, 96 litre of country-made liquor and holograms from the spot. After filing an FIR, the police are conducting investigation.A police team from Barra police station raided a spot in Juhi Kalan area in Barra on Sunday and nabbed two people involved in manufacturing of illegal liquor. SSP Anant Deo said, “We are also trying to find out number of people connected with the illegal business.” A case has been registered, and all arrested accused were sent to jail, he added..