State vs Unknown Accused — Illicit liquor seizure in Damoh

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29 Oct 2026News

Police blockade in Damoh, 18 cases of illegal liquor found in a UP-registered Scorpio, police searching for the absconding driver

In Damoh, the Kotwali police seized 18 cases of illegal country liquor from a UP-passing Scorpio near Pathariya Phatak overbridge. Liquor

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a vehicle containing illegal liquor and are currently searching for the person who drove it.
Who:: The Kotwali police are the agency involved, and the unidentified driver is the person accused of transporting goods.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: The event occurred at Pathariya Phatak overbridge in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, handled by the Damoh Kotwali Police Station.
Why:: The police seized the items because the liquor was being transported illegally in a vehicle registered in another state.
What it means:: The police are now looking for the accused driver to bring them in for questioning about the incident.

29 Oct 2026News

18 cases of illegal liquor found in a car in Damoh: Accused absconding, liquor worth 5.90 lakhs seized from Pathariya Phatak

Damoh police seize illegal liquor from Scorpio car near Pathariya Phatak bridge. Latest Updates. Damoh Kotwali police seized 18 cases of illegal liquor from a Scorpio near Pathariya Phatak overbridge. According to the police, this action took place late Wednesday night.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized eighteen cases of illegal liquor hidden inside a car.
Who:: Damoh Kotwali police as the agency and the unidentified driver as the accused.
When:: Late Wednesday night, reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: Pathariya Phatak overbridge in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.
Why:: The police acted because the liquor was being transported illegally.
What it means:: The police have opened an investigation into the incident and are searching for the missing driver.

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State vs Unknown Accused — Illicit liquor seizure in Damoh

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Police blockade in Damoh, 18 cases of illegal liquor found in a UP-registered Scorpio, police searching for the absconding driver

18 cases of illegal liquor found in a car in Damoh: Accused absconding, liquor worth 5.90 lakhs seized from Pathariya Phatak

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