In a major crackdown on illegal liquor smuggling, Bhadesar police in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district seized 196 boxes containing liquor, hidden inside a container transporting cartons of clothes. The consignment was being smuggled from Haryana to Gujarat, the police said on Wednesday. Three accused, identified as Naseem Meo (23), Mohammad Saad (22), and Yayaha Meo (24) have been arrested.
This forward-thinking measure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government, seeks to fortify national security while fostering economic prosperity and ensuring effortless access for legitimate foreign visitors; be they professionals, scholars, business magnates, tourists, or those in quest of medical care.
Initially, the state government had ordered a CID probe citing protocol violations by the police. Reports suggested that constables were involved in breaching protocol, prompting the government to direct the CID to investigate. However, in a sudden move, the government revoked its order, leading to widespread speculation.
A large number of farmers from 12 districts to be affected by the Rs 86,300 crore Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway gathered in Mumbai on Wednesday to oppose the project. They unanimously declared that officials would not be allowed to enter for land measurement for the purpose of acquisition.
A Bangladeshi national who allegedly entered India illegally 10 years ago has been arrested by the Ajmer Police in Rajasthan, an official said on Tuesday.
The police are currently questioning the arrested individual.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Lok Sabha that a team will be sent to inquire into complaints of misuse of funds and violation of rules as pointed out by Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
