Bootleggers exploited Maharashtra’s dense forest terrain to smuggle illegal liquor into dry Gujarat. Covering a route from Daman to Nashik, the operations were meticulously planned, using multiple escort vehicles. Despite heavy seizures last year, the illicit trade persisted, causing fatalities among enforcement officials. The complex network and various routes pose significant challenges for law enforcement agencies.
Liquor flows into ‘dry’ Gujarat through Maharashtra’s hilly terrain
