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Illegal liquor seized, one held in Muzaffarnagar

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Press Trust of India Muzaffarnagar (UP)
One person was today arrested and illegal liquor seized from his possession near Kawal village area of the district, Excise officials said.

In a drive to check supply of illegal liquor in the wake of upcoming panchayat polls, a team of Excise officials today intercepted a vehicle and seized 47 cartons of liquor, District Excise Officer Karundra Singh said.

While one person was arrested in the action and a pistol recovered from his possession, his accomplice fled from the spot, the official told newsmen.

During further interrogation the accused confessed to supplying illegal liquor, Singh said.

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First Published: Sep 12 2015 | 5:02 PM IST

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