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Drunk buffaloes uncover hidden stash of illegal alcohol, get 3 farmers arrested

The police reportedly recovered 101 bottles worth Rs 35,000 from the stable where the buffaloes accidentally drank some of the liquor.

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Police in the dry state of Gujarat recovered more than hundred bottles of illegal alcohol, courtesy a herd of buffaloes who unintentionally got drunk on their owners’ hidden supply.

The three buffaloes fell sick after drinking water from a trough at a stable in the town of Chiloda in the Gandhinagar district.

The police reportedly recovered 101 bottles of whiskey, vodka and other liquors worth Rs 35,000, some hidden inside a container of water and others under a head of fodder. A compliant of prohibition violation, has been lodged against three farmer brothers, Dinesh, Ambaram and Ravi Thakor, who own the stable as well as the buffaloes.

Dinesh Thakor called for medical care when his buffaloes showed symptoms of illness like frothing from the mouth.

When one veterinary doctor arrived to their home, he observed an abnormal smell emanating from the water which also had a yellowish tinge.

About the buffaloes, the police said, “The animals probably drank the water laced with liquor from the damaged liquor bottles. The bovines reportedly recovered from the symptom by Sunday.”

Suspecting foul play, the vet later alerted the local police. The police raided the premises and recovered the stash of illegal alcohol worth thousands. Investigations are underway headed by the PSI of the area.

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