Kalyan Crime Branch Raids Dombivli Shed, Seizes Liquor Worth ₹7.22 Lakh; 3 Held

On September 30, 2026, the Kalyan Crime Branch's Unit-3 conducted a raid on a shed in Dombivli, uncovering a suspected illegal liquor smuggling operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of 7,920 sealed bottles of liquor, amounting to Rs 7.22 lakh. Unit-3's team was investigating illegal liquor under the direction of senior police officials, receiving a tip-off leading to the raid. Senior Police Inspector Ajit Shinde explained that the search was part of a broader crackdown on illegal liquor in the Kalyan division.

Upon entering the shed, the police discovered a substantial amount of liquor concealed inside plastic pipes, which were then sealed with tape. The bottles belonged to various brands, and investigators found 99 such pipes at the scene, which they believe were used to conceal and pack the liquor. Three individuals were arrested during the operation: Hiren Shankarbhai Bakr (alias Bhanushali), 30, Manish Purushottam Dhuker, 40, and Vipul Ramakrishna Shukla, 22, all residents of Gokuldham Society, Navneet Nagar, Deslepada, Dombivli East.

They are now under investigation at Tilaknagar Police Station, Dombivli, under provisions of the Maharashtra Prohibition Act.

The Crime Branch is now probing the entire supply chain and looking for the alleged main supplier behind the consignment. They are also investigating the planned transportation route and other potential accomplices involved in moving the liquor to Gujarat. The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full extent of the illegal activities and ensure justice for the victims.