Cops raid distillery, recover huge cache of liquor

By U.Zee

ISLAMABAD: A distillery was raided at PS Tarnol jurisdiction area, which led to the recovery of a huge quantity of liquor and alcohol.
According to details, following directions and guidance of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, renewed efforts are underway to curb bootlegging and drug peddling activities in the city. Thus, DIG Operations Waqar-ud-Din Syed conducted special meetings with heads of police stations and directed them to accelerate efforts against anti-social elements.

Therefore, at a tip off, SP Saddar Muhammad Sarfraz Virk constituted a team to raid at a distillery in the area of Saray-e-khurbuza.
The given team, under the supervision of DSP Khalid Medmood Awan including SHO Tarnol SI Aalam Ghair Khan and ASI Muhammad Ishaq along with others officials, conducted a raid at gthe place and recovered 225 wine bottles, 90 liter alcohol and other materials from there. Shahid Shahzad was caught from the spot.

A case has been registered against those running the distillery while further investigation is underway from the accused. DIG Operations Waqar-ud-Din Syed has appreciated the performance and directed for further effective measures against those involved in bootlegging or anti-social activities.