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Smiling Mugshots of J&K Liquor Case Accused Go Viral, Sparking Online Amusement
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News18•23-09-2026, 12:49
Smiling Mugshots of J&K Liquor Case Accused Go Viral, Sparking Online Amusement
- •Two men arrested in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, for liquor seizure went viral due to their smiling mugshots.
- •Anantnag Police apprehended the men during naka checking at Bondialgam Crossing and seized 21 liquor bottles.
- •The image, shared by Anantnag Police, showed the accused smiling directly at the camera, contrasting with the serious nature of their arrest.
- •Social media users found the cheerful expressions amusing, with many speculating about the reasons behind their smiles.
- •An FIR was registered under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act, and an investigation into the case is ongoing.
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The mugshots went viral because the two men appeared to be cheerfully smiling while holding their arrest details, contrasting sharply with the serious nature of the police update about a liquor seizure.
The two men were apprehended by Anantnag Police during naka checking at Bondialgam Crossing in Anantnag, resulting in the seizure of 21 liquor bottles.
An FIR numbered 320/2026 was registered against the accused at Police Station Anantnag under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act.
