High-Voltage ‘Filmy’ Chase Between Bootlegger and Police: Car Crashes Through Mohangam Checkpost, Found Abandoned in Karambela with ₹8.74 Lakh Contraband
Bhilad Police on High Alert: Massive Shipment of Daman Liquor Intercepted After High-Speed Pursuit
BREAKING NEWS: In a pulse-pounding operation reminiscent of a high-octane action movie, the Bhilad Police successfully intercepted a major smuggling attempt on the Gujarat-Daman border. Amidst the ongoing strict enforcement of prohibition laws in the Valsad district, a bootlegger led the police on a dangerous high-speed chase through highway traffic.
While the high-risk maneuver allowed the suspect to vanish into the darkness of the railway tracks, the police managed to seize a significant haul of foreign liquor and the getaway vehicle, totaling a value of over ₹8.74 lakh. This successful operation has once again highlighted the relentless efforts of the Bhilad Police in choking the supply lines of illegal alcohol flowing from Daman into the dry state of Gujarat.
The Midnight Trap: Secret Intel Leads to Mohangam Railway Gate
The drama unfolded on the night of January 13, 2026, when the Bhilad Police patrolling team received a pinpoint tip-off from a confidential informant. The intelligence suggested that a specific car, loaded with a massive quantity of foreign-made liquor, was moving from the Union Territory of Daman toward the Mohangam area.
The Police Strategy:
- Instant Deployment: Bhilad Police immediately rushed to the Mohangam Railway Crossing (Phatak).
- Strategic Blockade: A specialized “Nakabandi” (barricading) was set up to trap the vehicle.
- The Sighting: Within minutes, the suspect vehicle, matching the informant’s description, was spotted approaching the gate at high speed.
Defying Authority: Bootlegger Drives on Wrong Side of National Highway 48
As the car neared the Mohangam crossing, police officers signaled for the driver to pull over using torches and batons. However, instead of surrendering, the bootlegger chose a path of extreme aggression.
In a desperate life-threatening move, the driver accelerated through the barricades. To evade the pursuing police units, the suspect swerved onto the wrong side of the National Highway, driving toward Mumbai against oncoming traffic. This reckless act put the lives of dozens of innocent commuters at risk as the police sirens wailed in pursuit through the Mohangam-Karambela stretch.
The End of the Road: Car Abandoned at Karambela Overbridge
The Bhilad Police continued their relentless pursuit, refusing to let the suspect escape the tactical net. As the chase reached the Karambela Railway Overbridge, the police managed to create a tactical traffic slowdown ahead.
Realizing he was cornered, the bootlegger steered the car onto the service road. Seeing no further escape route, he abandoned the car—with the engine still running—and jumped out. Taking advantage of the pitch-black night and the dense bushes near the railway tracks, he fled on foot. Despite an immediate search operation in the Karambela area, the suspect managed to disappear into the shadows.
Seizure Report: Contraband Worth Millions Recovered
Upon searching the abandoned vehicle, Bhilad Police discovered a massive stockpile of illicit alcohol hidden in the trunk and backseats. The total calculated value of the seizure is as follows:
| Item Description | Quantity/Details | Estimated Value (INR) |
| Foreign Liquor Bottles | 1,152 Units | ₹3,74,400/- |
| Suspect Vehicle (Car) | 1 Unit | ₹5,00,000/- |
| Total Seized Amount | – | ₹8,74,400/- |
Investigation Deepens: FIR Filed at Bhilad Police Station
The Bhilad Police have officially registered a case under the Prohibition Act against the unidentified driver and the vehicle owner. Using the car’s registration number and engine chassis details, investigators are working to track down the network behind this shipment.
“The audacity of driving on the wrong side of a National Highway shows the desperation of these bootleggers. We are currently scanning CCTV footage from the Mohangam and Karambela toll points to identify the suspect,” – stated a senior official from the Bhilad Police team.
Community Reaction: Close Call on the Highway
Local residents and regular commuters on the NH-48 expressed relief that the high-speed wrong-side driving did not result in a fatal multi-vehicle collision. The incident has prompted authorities to further tighten the security surveillance at the Sarigam and Bhilad border check-posts, which remain the primary entry points for smuggling.
The successful recovery of the 1,152 liquor bottles is being seen as a major win for the district police, preventing a large-scale illegal party supply from hitting the local market.
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