Liquor Traders Take Licences In MP, Allegedly Run Illegal Business In Gujarat; SHO Dileep Puri’s Death Exposes Smuggling Network

Liquor traders from Gujarat allegedly run an illegal business in Madhya Pradesh, according to reports. The murder of Deputy Inspector Dileep Puri exposed the smuggling network. Nearly 1,850 litres of liquor from three licensed shops in Harda were on their way to Gujarat when Puri was killed. The truck hit and killed the police officer while attempting to stop the illicit consignment.

This is not the first time a police officer has lost their life due to the liquor-smuggling network connecting MP and Gujarat. The network has been operating for years, with liquor contractors obtaining licenses to open outlets in MP but operating illegally in Gujarat. Sources claim that the bootleggers run a network between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, transporting liquor via routes like Dhar, Khargone, Indore, and Jhabua.

The excise department and police department have been suspected of involvement in the illicit trade. The murder has shaken the smuggling community, with liquor smugglers now fearing stricter police action. If the authorities take strict action against the liquor smugglers, the revenue of the excise department is expected to increase, leading to a potential end of the smuggling trade.