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22-Year-Old Liquor Smuggler Held at Maha Kumbh After Remaining on the Run for 18 Months

Pravesh Yadav, 22-year-old alcohol smuggler and native of Rajasthan, was detained from Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj as it had been 18 months since he was on the run. He was wanted for smuggling fake liquor from Alwar to Bihar.
 
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A major breakthrough has been achieved by the police at the Maha Kumbh when 22-year-old Pravesh Yadav, alleged alcohol smuggler, was caught after a run of over 18 months. Yadav, originally from Alwar, Rajasthan, was on the run since a major bust in July 2023. During the bust, his accomplice was caught in Bhadohi while they were transporting counterfeit liquor to Bihar. Despite being involved in the same operation, Yadav managed to escape at the time.

The Smuggler’s Capture at Maha Kumbh

Yadav had evaded the authorities for more than a year but mistakenly thought that he could merge with the huge crowd of devotees at Maha Kumbh, which attracts millions. The police had been vigilant and done a detailed check on all those attending the event. Yadav was arrested from Prayagraj's Civil Lines area after he was tracked down. His arrest is considered a big success in a long-running case of illegal alcohol smuggling.

Details of Smuggling Operation and Charges

An operation which arrested Yadav was started when on July 29, 2023, the police found a car carrying spurious liquor from Alwar to Bihar at a routine vehicle checking on National Highway 19. At the time of arrest, two other accomplices, Pradeep Yadav and Raj Domolia, were caught in Bhadohi's Unj police station area. Yadav himself escaped from the location.

According to Bhadohi's SP Abhimanyu Manglik, all the people involved in this case belonged to Alwar and were involved in the illicit liquor trade for a long time. They are being charged with fraud, forgery, and violations of the Excise Act and Gangster Act. These charges include offenses such as fraud under IPC sections 419, 420, 468, 471, 272, 273, and 207.

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This arrest shines light on the effort of law enforcement to eliminate organized crime, even at large chaotic events such as the Maha Kumbh. Yadav's capture will certainly expose further investigations into his network and the region's illicit smuggling business.

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