Maharashtra Excise Department Seizes Counterfeit Liquor Worth ₹11.55 Lakh
TL;DR
- Authorities confiscated fake liquor in Pune and Ahilyanagar districts.
- Three individuals were arrested in connection with the illicit operation.
- The seized stock included bottles with counterfeit labels and caps.
- The raids occurred shortly before the Diwali festival.
The Maharashtra Excise Department conducted raids in Pune and Ahilyanagar, uncovering a racket involving counterfeit foreign liquor. Officials seized stock valued at ₹11.55 lakh following a tip-off regarding illegal sales in Junnar taluka.
Three men, identified as Sachin Ganpat Gadge, Tahir Yusuf Shaikh, and Sagar Ramdas Borude, were taken into custody. The arrests followed the discovery of fake Royal Stag, Imperial Blue, and country liquor bottles.
The operation began in Bangarwadi, where authorities found 96 bottles of whisky and over 5,000 bottles of country liquor. A subsequent search in Alkuti village led to the recovery of additional counterfeit whisky stock.
A case has been filed under the Maharashtra Prohibition Act. Investigators are currently working to identify the origin of the fake products and determine the extent of the distribution network.
Why It Matters
The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the distribution of counterfeit goods, which poses significant health and safety risks to consumers during the high-demand festive season.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 5:27:06 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times
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