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Huge cache of ‘illegal’ liquor recovered from chicken shop in Mohali

The investigation, police claimed, revealed that the owner of the chicken shop, Rakesh Kumar, alias Mickey, was illegally selling and supplying liquor, particularly after midnight.

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Illegal liquor, chicken shop, Kharar police, ChandigarhPolice personnel following the recovery of liquor from shop in Kharar, Mohali. (Express Photo)

In a major crackdown, the Excise Department, in coordination with the Kharar police, claimed to have unearthed a large cache of illegal liquor from a chicken shop.

The raid resulted in the seizure of 67 bottles of Chandigarh-marked IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor), 112 beer bottles, 40 beer cans, and other related items from Mickey Rasoi located on Landran Road in Kharar.

According to the preliminary information, the operation was led by Excise Inspector Vikas Kumar and his team, who conducted the late-night raid along with local police officials.

During the search, they recovered 67 bottles of IMFL/ILL, 112 bottles, 40 cans, and 35 nips of various types of beer and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.

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The investigation, police claimed, revealed that the owner of the chicken shop, Rakesh Kumar, alias Mickey, was illegally selling and supplying liquor, particularly after midnight, to customers from nearby residential areas and students living in paying guest accommodations (PGs).

He reportedly sourced the liquor from Chandigarh using his personal four-wheeler.

Police disclosed that the accused is a habitual offender, frequently involved in the illicit trade of alcohol during nighttime hours.

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A case has been registered against Rakesh and another accused, Krishan.

Further investigation is underway.

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