Two men were killed after their Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) carrying 677 bottles of liquor crashed into a tree near Vav-Tharad district in Gujarat on Wednesday, police said. A case has been registered against the driver under the Prohibition Act and for using a duplicate number plate. ADVERTISEMENTThe accident occurred around 7:30 am when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and it rammed into a tree. According to the police, the vehicle was fitted with duplicate number plates, and 677 bottles of liquor were found inside. Bajirana had a criminal history and was previously booked under the Prohibition Act, the official said.

Source: The Telegraph February 18, 2026 18:32 UTC