Car carrying country liquor plunges into canal during police chase in Odisha’s Balasore

A car carrying suspected illegal country liquor plunged into a canal while attempting to evade police on Thursday night near Bata village in Jaleswar on State Highway 57 in Odisha’s Balasore district. Police recovered eight sacks of country liquor from the vehicle, while the driver managed to escape and remains absconding.

According to police sources, a patrol team noticed the car moving suspiciously and signalled it to stop for inspection. Instead of complying, the driver sped away, prompting a brief chase that ended when the vehicle lost control and fell into a canal near Brahmanda.

Car Plunges Into Canal During Escape Attempt

Police said the driver accelerated in an attempt to evade the patrol team after being asked to stop. During the chase, the car went out of control, veered off the road and plunged into a nearby canal.

Taking advantage of the situation, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled before the police could apprehend him.

Authorities later confirmed that the vehicle is registered in West Bengal. Efforts are underway to trace the absconding driver and ascertain the source and intended destination of the liquor consignment.

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Eight Sacks of Country Liquor Seized

Following the incident, police searched the vehicle and recovered eight sacks containing country liquor. The seized liquor has been taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

Officials said further inquiries are being conducted to determine whether the liquor was being transported illegally across state borders. Police have initiated the necessary legal procedures and intensified efforts to track down the driver.