The liquor was being transported to Arunchal Pradesh, police said. However the driver accused for illegally transporting liquor Vishnu of Nangloi in Delhi, said the liquor was meant for consumption during the forthcoming "Pradhani elections" in UP.

The seized packets included various popular brands of wine.

District Excise department has been successfully seizing vehicles with illicit liquors. It was the fourth big catch in last 40 days according to the officials To Samiksha Bharti News Service.

(Photo: Jahid Sayyad)