MIRPUR (Kashmir English): Mirpur police have seized an illegal liquor factory in Dadyal, recovering around 2,100 litres of liquor and more than 1,100 bottles, district police said on Thursday.
According to police, SHO Dadyal Inspector Aamir Farooq, along with a police team, raided the facility and arrested the alleged owner, identified as Basharat alias Koch.
Police said they also seized a large quantity of empty bottles, bottle caps, labels, and other material, along with a liquor-making furnace and packaging machinery, from the premises.
During the investigation, the factory owner revealed the support of proscriber Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) core member Khawaja Mehran and his father, Khawaja Arshad.
According to the police, further investigation into the matter is underway, while investigations are also being conducted to determine whether the proceeds from the illegal business were used for any protest activity or for personal gain.
A case has been registered against the accused under the relevant provisions of the Prohibition and Narcotics Act, and further investigation is underway.
