April 20:`Acting tough against the social crimes, police have arrested a bootlegger in Awantipora and recovered illicit liquor from his possession.

Police Awantipora at SST checkpoint established at Nowdal Tral intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK13D-4153 driven by Suraj Singh son of Fouja Singh resident of Chatturgam Tral. During checking, officers were able to recover 14 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Tral where he remains in custody. Vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 41/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tral and investigation has been taken up.

Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding anti-social elements in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in anti-social activities will be dealt as per law.```