In a significant crackdown on illegal liquor trade, the Gadchiroli police seized a four-wheeled vehicle along with contraband alcohol worth ₹3,42,500. The operation took place on January 20, 2025, as part of an ongoing effort to curb the illegal sale and transport of alcohol in the district, where a prohibition law is in effect.

The operation was initiated after receiving a tip-off from an anonymous source that a silver Ford Fiesta vehicle was transporting illegal liquor from the Aramori area, heading towards Wadsa. Acting swiftly, police officer Shailesh Torakpawar of Wadsa Police Station, under the supervision of Police Inspector Ajay Jagtap, began tracking the vehicle. However, the driver attempted to evade the police by speeding away from Shankarpur towards Kurkheda.