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Published 25 Jan, 2011 10:53pm

Two arrested with liquor at Wagah

LAHORE, Jan 25: Rangers claimed on Tuesday to have arrested two smugglers near Wagah Border after firing and seized from them a huge quantity of liquor.

According to a release issued by Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), two suspected smugglers were crossing into Pakistan territory in Wagah border area in early hours when Rangers signalled them to surrender.

As the suspects tried to run back to Indian side, Rangers opened fire and injured one of them. They both, however, were captured by the force.

A large quantity of bottles of Indian liquor was also seized from the spot.

According to an official, nationality of the suspects has not yet been known and they will be handed over to the local police for further action.

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