In a significant action against illicit liquor smuggling, District Police Reasi on Thursday apprehended a bootlegger during routine patrolling in Katra and recovered a substantial quantity of illegal liquor from his possession.
A patrolling team from Police Station Katra, led by PSI Keshav Kumar, was conducting surveillance in Ward No. 3 near Durga Bhawan when they spotted a man carrying a plastic bag on his shoulder. On noticing the police, the individual attempted to conceal himself, raising suspicion.
Acting promptly, the police intercepted him and, during checking, recovered 11 quarters of DMB JK Special Whiskey (250 ml each) from the bag.
During the initial enquiry, the accused identified himself as:
Atul Khatri
S/o Pawan Kumar
R/o House No. 11, Ward No. 12, Arli Road, Katra
Following the recovery, FIR No. 319/2025 U/S 223(a) was registered at Police Station Katra, and further investigation is in progress.
The operation was executed by SHO P/S Katra, Insp. Ranjeet Singh Rao, under the close supervision of SDPO Katra Dr. Bhishm Dubey, JKPS, and SP Katra Vipan Chandran, JKPS.
SSP Reasi Paramvir Singh, JKPS reaffirmed the district police’s commitment to eliminating illegal trade and taking strict action against offenders. The ongoing drive against bootlegging and other unlawful activities will continue with full vigour.
