Crime

In a late-night operation, Rohtak police conducted a raid in the Industrial Area and seized illegal liquor worth approximately ₹2 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, a special team carried out the operation around midnight and discovered several cartons stored in a warehouse without valid documentation. Officials stated that the liquor was allegedly intended for illegal distribution in nearby districts. The owner of the warehouse is currently absconding, and a search operation is underway to locate him. Police have registered a case under the Excise Act and confirmed that strict action will be taken against those involved. Authorities also mentioned that similar inspections will continue in different parts of Rohtak to curb illegal activities. The administration has appealed to residents to report any suspicious activities in their locality to maintain law and order.

A mobile snatching incident was reported late Tuesday evening near the main gate of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak. According to police officials, the victim, a college student, was returning to his hostel when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle allegedly snatched his mobile phone and fled the scene. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM and created panic among students in the area. University security immediately informed the local police station, and a complaint was registered. Authorities began scanning nearby CCTV footage and identified suspicious movements in the surrounding lanes. Within 24 hours, the police managed to trace the accused through surveillance footage and local intelligence inputs. Both suspects, residents of a nearby locality, were arrested early Wednesday morning. The stolen mobile phone has been recovered. Police officials have urged residents and students to avoid using mobile phones while walking alone at night and to remain vigilant. Additional patrolling has been deployed around the university campus to prevent similar incidents. An investigation is ongoing to determine whether the accused were involved in other snatching cases reported recently in the city.