In an overnight operation near Katra, Rewa police intercepted a Scorpio and recovered 25 crates of liquor, officials said on Tuesday, in a seizure that has prompted further inquiries into the supply chain. The liquor seizure Rewa was reported to have a market value of about Rs 1.12 lakh.

Checkpoint and arrest
According to police sources, information from a confidential informant early on Tuesday prompted officers to set up a checkpoint on the road approaching Katra. The Scorpio, bearing registration MP 17 CC 8377, was stopped during the clampdown and searched. During the search, officers found 25 crates of packaged liquor inside the vehicle.

Driver held at the scene
Police said the driver, identified as Siddharth Singh, was taken into custody at the scene. The vehicle and the seized liquor were impounded, and an offence under the state excise laws has been registered. Initial questioning reportedly yielded limited details, but investigators are continuing custodial enquiries.

Value and identification
Senior officials estimated the retail value of the confiscated liquor at roughly Rs 1.12 lakh. The vehicle’s registration was confirmed by officers at the checkpoint and recorded in FIR documents, a police official stated. No other persons were arrested in the immediate action.

Contractor link under probe
Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Mishra told reporters that the driver, during preliminary questioning, claimed the cargo belonged to a contractor and was being transported on their instructions. “He has indicated the consignment was for a contractor,” Mishra said, adding that investigators are probing that lead and tracing the consignment’s origin.

Document checks and follow-up
Police teams are examining transport documents recovered from the vehicle and pursuing leads to identify others who may be involved in the alleged illegal movement. Authorities said documents related to the liquor consignment are being scrutinised to establish whether the transport complied with excise regulations or involved unlawful diversion.

Wider enforcement drive
The seizure comes amid an ongoing district effort to curb illegal liquor trade, police said. Rewa police have carried out multiple checkpoints and raids across rural routes and market towns in recent weeks after receiving tips about unregulated supplies. Local authorities emphasised swift action on actionable intelligence.

Ground-level details
Locals in and around Katra said they noticed increased police presence on the road from late evening into the early hours. “There were multiple vehicles checked,” said one resident who asked not to be named. No disturbances were reported at the time of the operation, and normal traffic resumed after the search.

Legal process ahead
If investigations find evidence of document forgery or unlawful transportation, police said they will file charges against all implicated parties under the Madhya Pradesh Excise Act and other relevant statutes. For now, the driver remains in custody while inquiries continue.

What to expect next
Investigators said they will track distribution routes and contact points to determine whether this seizure is part of a larger network operating in the district. Officials also signalled further targeted checkpoints and surveillance on known transit corridors.