Major Illegal Liquor Seizure in Rajasthan: One Arrested

In a recent crackdown, Rajasthan police seized illegal liquor valued at ₹1.5 crore in Dausa district, arresting a suspect in the process. The operation, led by the Anti-Gangster Task Force, uncovered the liquor hidden in a truck loaded with rice on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The authorities are investigating the transport route from Haryana to Gujarat, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat illegal alcohol trade in the region. Read on to learn more about this significant bust and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 15:55 IST

Significant Drug Bust in Dausa District

In a significant operation, law enforcement in Dausa district, Rajasthan, has uncovered a large cache of illegal liquor, leading to the arrest of one suspect. Authorities estimate the value of the seized alcohol to be around ₹1.5 crore.

A police spokesperson reported on Saturday that the operation was conducted under the guidance of Dinesh M.N., the Additional Director General of the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF). The AGTF, in collaboration with the Dausa Sadar police, discovered the liquor during a search of a suspicious truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

The truck was loaded with 415 sacks of rice, concealing a significant quantity of liquor from Punjab. The search revealed 1,071 cartons of various brands, including Royal Challenge, Royal Stag, and McDowell's. Dinesh Jat, a resident of Barmer, has been taken into custody. Additionally, the truck and ₹60,000 in cash were confiscated. Police indicated that the illegal liquor was being transported from Sirsa in Haryana to Gujarat.