Rajkot: The brother of Kutch BJP district president Keshu Patel was arrested with a bottle of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) in a car at Sheikhpir check post near Bhuj on Saturday night.
Police said a knife was also recovered from the accused, identified as Chandu Patel (59).
“Chandu was arrested when the liquor bottle and the knife were found in his car while we were checking vehicles at the check post. He has been booked under Prohibition Act and for the violation of the lockdown order,” said Rameshdan Gadhvi, assistant sub-inspector with Padhar police station.
Patel was going to his residence in Bhuj Bankers’ Colony when his car was stopped by the cops.
Police said a knife was also recovered from the accused, identified as Chandu Patel (59).
“Chandu was arrested when the liquor bottle and the knife were found in his car while we were checking vehicles at the check post. He has been booked under Prohibition Act and for the violation of the lockdown order,” said Rameshdan Gadhvi, assistant sub-inspector with Padhar police station.
Patel was going to his residence in Bhuj Bankers’ Colony when his car was stopped by the cops.
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