Ratia Police Arrest Man with 18 Bottles of Illegal Country-Made Liquor

Ratia: The Fatehabad Police have intensified their crackdown on the illegal sale and transportation of liquor. In a recent operation, the City Ratia Police arrested a man and recovered 18 bottles of illegally possessed country-made liquor from his possession.

The accused has been identified as Anand Kumar, son of Akheram, a resident of Indira Colony, Ward No. 12, Ratia. He was subsequently released on bail in accordance with legal procedure.

How did the police catch the accused?

According to Sub-Inspector Praveen, SHO of City Ratia Police Station, a police team was patrolling the Bhuna Road area on November 6 to prevent criminal activities and monitor suspicious movements.

During the patrol, officers noticed a young man carrying a white plastic sack near Kainchi Chowk. Acting on suspicion, the team stopped him and conducted a search.

The search led to the recovery of 18 bottles of Maltaa-brand country-made liquor from the sack. When asked to produce a valid licence or permit for possessing the liquor, the accused failed to provide any supporting documents.

What action has been taken against the accused?

The police seized the recovered liquor and registered a case at City Ratia Police Station under FIR No. 229, dated November 6, 2026, under Section 61-4-2020 of the Excise Act.

Further investigation and legal proceedings in the case are underway.