Siliguri, 07th August: The driver, as well as the owner of an illegal liquor-laden pickup van, were arrested by the NJP police, on Thursday night. The arrested accused have been identified as Shaon Shah and Abdul Raja.
It is to be noted that on May 19, the NJP police launched operations at the Fulbari area and detained a pickup van loaded with a huge cache of illegal liquor. However, the vehicle driver managed to escape the scene.
After proper investigation, the police, on Thursday night, successfully got hold of the driver as well as the owner from Suryasen colony and Shantipara area. The arrested accused individuals were produced before the Jalpaiguri court today.