Andhra police lines up illicit liquor worth Rs 50 lakh for destruction, locals flee with bottles

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, where locals seized illicit liquor bottles while police were destroying them. The event took place at a dumping yard on Etukuru Road, with authorities present. They were trying to dispose of illegal alcohol worth Rs 50 lakh, confiscated in different cases.

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Despite the police's efforts, a crowd quickly gathered and grabbed the bottles. The scene unfolded while officers attempted to carry out the destruction process.

Authorities were disposing of the seized liquor when the sudden rush of locals disrupted the procedure. The gathered crowd managed to flee with several bottles, leaving the police unable to stop them.

This incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in controlling the disposal of illicit items in public areas. Further updates on the consequences for those involved in the incident remain to be seen.