Nagpur: Acting on a tip-off, Bajaj Nagar Police apprehended a man involved in the illegal transportation of foreign liquor and seized contraband along with a vehicle collectively valued at over ₹15 lakh.

According to police sources, the complainant, Police Constable Sanjiv Tayde (Buckle No. 16118), along with members of the investigation team—Head Constable Chandrashekhar Tarale, Woman Police Constable Rani Karade, and other staff—were on routine patrol under verbal instructions from senior officials to trace illegal activities, including unlawful liquor trade and transportation.

At around 3:45 pm, the team received credible information from an informant that an individual was illegally transporting foreign liquor near Burhanpur Jalebi Chowk in Kotwali area. Acting swiftly, the police reached the spot and intercepted a suspect along with a four-wheeler.

During the search of the vehicle’s boot, police recovered:

• 12 sealed bottles (650 ml each) of Budweiser Magnum Beer valued at approximately ₹3,120
• 12 sealed bottles (650 ml each) of Kingfisher Strong Premium Beer worth around ₹2,340
• 12 sealed bottles (650 ml each) of Tuborg Premium Strong Beer worth about ₹2,400

Additionally, a white Hyundai Creta car (Registration No. MH-31 EU 1451), estimated to be worth ₹15 lakh, was also seized. The total value of the confiscated property stands at ₹15,07,860.

Based on the seizure, Bajaj Nagar Police registered an offence under Crime No. 173/2026 under Sections 65(a)(e) of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act against the accused.

The operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishikesh Reddy Singa Reddy (Zone 1), Assistant Commissioner of Police Satish Gurav (Sonegaon Division), and Senior Police Inspector Chetansingh Chauhan of Bajaj Nagar Police Station. The team included PSI Deepak Pawar, Head Constable Chandrashekhar Tarale, Constable Nadeem (Buckle No. 19293), Sanjiv Tayde, and Woman Constable Rani Karade.

Further investigation is underway.