Ahmedabad Man Arrested for Illegal Liquor Boasting

Ashraf Pathan, a man from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was arrested for appearing in a viral Facebook video boasting about his illegal liquor business, showcasing cartons of liquor bottles. Pathan, a history-sheeter with prohibition cases, was detained after the video attracted police attention. He claimed the video was shot in Ajmer, Rajasthan, and uploaded as a social media reel, leading to his arrest under section 292 for creating a public nuisance. The Gujarat Prohibition Act strictly prohibits the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor in the state since 1960, with violators facing severe penalties.