Anantnag Police Share Liquor Seizure Post; Accused Men’s Cheerful Mugshots Amuse Internet (Pics)
Anantnag Police's official post detailing the seizure of 21 liquor bottles at Bondialgam Crossing went viral after the two apprehended men appeared smiling broadly in their mugshots. Holding placards with FIR 320/2026 under the Excise Act, their cheerful expressions prompted netizens to joke about Anantnag's "'happiness index' and movie auditions.
The police in Jammu and Kashmir may have been documenting an arrest, but the two men in Anantnag Police’s latest post looked like they were posing for a completely different occasion. Their unusually cheerful mugshots caught social media users’ attention after the men were apprehended in an illicit liquor seizure case in south Kashmir.
The official X account of Anantnag Police shared the image along with details of the operational breakthrough. As explained in the caption of the post, the cops seized 21 liquor bottles and apprehended two people during routine naka checking at the Bondialgam Crossing. Udhampur Encounter: 2 JeM Terrorists Killed, Over-Ground Worker Detained in Jammu and Kashmir.
Smiling Mugshots in Anantnag Liquor Seizure Case Goes Viral
Netizens React
happiest guys I have seen in a photograph recently. 😂
— Shivam Koushal (@ShivamKoushal6) September 22, 2026
Originally must have had 23 bottles but 2 were consumed on the way
— Rains (@SubbuNair) September 22, 2026
Happy to get clicked by cops 😂😂😂
India suddenly tops the Happiness Index! https://t.co/gjYoInmMbZ
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 22, 2026
Cheerful Demeanour During Police Documentation
An FIR, numbered 320/2026 under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act, was registered at Police Station Anantnag, with the investigation underway, the police said.
In the picture shared alongside the post, both men were seen holding papers displaying the FIR number and the location. But rather than looking particularly concerned about being photographed, both appeared to be smiling directly at the camera.
That expression was what caught the attention of social media users, who found the contrast between the serious police update and the cheerful-looking mugshots rather amusing.
The photograph quickly made rounds on various digital platforms, eliciting lighthearted remarks and humorous commentary from netizens. Despite the amused public commentary surrounding the post, police authorities stated that routine legal proceedings under excise regulations are continuing against the two individuals.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 22, 2026 07:58 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
