India News | 2,000 Litres of Extra-neutral Alcohol Seized in Ludhiana, 2 Arrested
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A team of officials of the Punjab Excise Department along with the police seized 2,000 litres of extra-neutral alcohol near Doraha in Ludhiana and arrested two persons.
Chandigarh, Aug 22 (PTI) A team of officials of the Punjab Excise Department along with the police seized 2,000 litres of extra-neutral alcohol near Doraha in Ludhiana and arrested two persons.
A spokesperson of the Excise department said that extra-neutral alcohol is the raw material from which liquor is made.
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In case any uncontrolled toxicity creeps in it could result in a major tragedy which can claim several lives, the spokesperson said.
Acting on secret information, a checkpoint was erected on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh road near Doraha. A vehicle jumped the check barrier and was chased till Doraha. Two persons were arrested on the spot, he added.
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The spokesperson further said the extra-neutral alcohol was being carried in big drums and some cans. Those have been seized and further investigation was underway.
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