Noida Police have arrested three individuals for selling illicit liquor branded as 'Miss India' and 'Katrina'. The incident took place in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The arrests were made during separate raids across different police station areas in the Central Noida zone.
Among those arrested, Mohan Rai was caught with 110 pouches of illegal 'Besto' whiskey. During interrogation, Rai admitted his involvement in sourcing the liquor from Haryana at cheaper rates and selling it at higher prices in industrial areas, particularly after licensed shops closed.
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In another case, Raju was found with 25 packs of 'Katrina' liquor, which he had bought from legal outlets and resold at inflated prices. Meanwhile, Ravi Ranjan Kumar, also known as Bahadur Badshah, was nabbed with 28 pouches of 'Miss India' liquor.
Police have intensified their crackdown on the illegal liquor trade in the district, leading to regular arrests and legal action.