Daman Bootlegger Arrested in Liquor Case: Gujarat Police Crackdown

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The Gujarat police have arrested a notorious bootlegger from Daman in connection with a liquor smuggling case. The accused, identified as 37-year-old Pravin alias Bavo Shankarbhai Koli Patel, was wanted in a prohibition case registered at the Gandhigram police station in Rajkot city last year. Patel, a resident of Kumbhar Falia in Dabhel, Daman, was allegedly involved in smuggling liquor from Daman to various parts of Gujarat, including Rajkot and Vapi.

According to the police, Patel had been evading arrest for several months and was finally apprehended in a joint operation by the Rajkot and Vapi police. The arrest is seen as a major breakthrough in the crackdown on the illegal liquor trade in the state. The police have seized a large quantity of liquor and other materials from Patel's possession, which are believed to be worth several lakhs of rupees.

The case against Patel was registered under the Prohibition Act, which prohibits the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in Gujarat. The state has a long history of prohibition, and the police have been cracking down on bootleggers and liquor smugglers in recent years. The arrest of Patel is expected to send a strong message to other bootleggers and smugglers operating in the state.

The police are investigating Patel's links with other bootleggers and smugglers in the state and are likely to make more arrests in the coming days. The crackdown on the illegal liquor trade is part of a larger effort by the Gujarat government to enforce prohibition and reduce crime in the state. The government has also launched several awareness campaigns to educate people about the dangers of liquor consumption and the importance of prohibition.

The list of charges against Patel includes: * Smuggling liquor from Daman to various parts of Gujarat * Selling liquor in prohibited areas * Evading arrest and failing to appear in court * Conspiracy to commit a crime The police are likely to file a chargesheet against Patel in the coming weeks, and he is expected to face trial in a Rajkot court. The arrest of Patel is a significant achievement for the Gujarat police, and it is expected to help reduce the incidence of liquor-related crimes in the state.