NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested two persons for their involvement in an online illicit liquor delivery racket operating through logistics platforms in West Delhi. The operation was carried out by a team from Paschim Vihar East police station.
According to officials, a total of 800 quarters of illicit liquor were seized along with a three-wheeler tempo used for transportation. The accused have been identified as Sameer Paliwal (19), a resident of Prem Nagar, Delhi, and Pushpender (22), a resident of Bahadurgarh, Haryana.
The operation was initiated on April 5, after Head Constable Rakesh received specific Intelligence regarding the transportation of illicit liquor from Haryana to Delhi using online delivery services near Peeragarhi Chowk. The information was promptly verified and found to be credible.
A dedicated team comprising HC Manjeet, HC Rakesh, and Constable Ankit was formed under the leadership of Inspector Rajpal, SHO of Paschim Vihar East, and under the close supervision of ACP Rajbir Singh Lamba.