Ahead of the municipal corporation elections scheduled for Sunday in Sonepat district, Haryana, India, a significant operation led by the Chief Minister's Flying Squad and the Crime Investigation Department (CID) resulted in the seizure of 1,238 cartons of illegal liquor valued at approximately ₹40 lakh (around $48,000 USD). The raid took place in the Kharkhoda area at a private hotel parking lot, where officials discovered the liquor concealed under bags of rice husk. The liquor was reportedly brought from Chandigarh and was suspected to be intended for illegal distribution during the elections. CM Flying inspector Bijender Singh noted that the team acted on a tip-off, leading to the discovery of the hidden liquor. No driver or owner was present at the scene when the raid was conducted. Authorities are investigating the source of the liquor and the potential evasion of excise duty, with FIR proceedings already underway.