Kolhapur Cracks Down on ₹1.3 Crore Illegal Liquor Ahead of ZP Elections

Kolhapur Massive pre-election raids uncover organized Goa liquor smuggling networks targeting Kolhapur’s rural electorate during Zilla Parishad poll code enforcement. Excise authorities seize truckloads preventing voter influence operations​

Kolhapur| Jan 23 ,2026: Kolhapur Excise Flying Squad-1 seized ₹1.30 crore worth of Goa-manufactured foreign liquor from Rajasthan-bound truck MH-20-EG-1310 Wednesday night at Anuskura Phata, Shahuwadi taluka. Acting on specific intelligence during Zilla Parishad election Model Code enforcement, officers intercepted the six-wheeler around 5:30 AM Thursday.

Container inspection uncovered 1,600 boxes containing 77,800 sealed 180ml bottles valued at ₹1.15 crore. Driver Ramjiwan Vishnudharam Bishnoi (26, Barmer, Rajasthan) arrested immediately. Including truck and mobile phone, total contraband reached ₹1.30 crore under District Excise Superintendent Snehalata Narwane and Deputy Superintendent Yuvraj Shinde’s supervision. Deputy Inspector Ajay Waghmare led the operation.

Simultaneous Local Crime Branch raid at Marli odha bridge, Panhala taluka netted Tempo MH-09-EL-2985 carrying ₹1.91 lakh illegal liquor. Driver Vishal Madan Kanse (33, Uma Talkies area, Kolhapur) detained while owner Samrat Mane (Shivaji Peth) implicated. Total seizure including vehicle valued ₹3.66 lakh. PI Sushant Chavan’s team with API Sagar Waghmare executed the naka.

Police Superintendent intensified surveillance against illicit trades threatening democratic process. LCIB maintains 24/7 vigilance district-wide. Incidents expose sophisticated cross-state smuggling targeting rural voters ahead of local body elections. Cases registered while investigations trace distribution networks. Excise vows continued monitoring ensuring fair polling. (312 words)​

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