Jammu and Kashmir police arrest two men with liquor; their smiling mugshots go viral

A liquor seizure in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district has taken an unexpected turn on social media after a photograph of two arrested men went viral for their unusual expressions.The men were apprehended during naka checking at Bondialgam Crossing in Anantnag, where police recovered 21 bottles of liquor, according to the police. An FIR has been registered in connection with the seizure, and further investigation is underway.Two men arrested with 21 liquor bottlesAnantnag Police shared details of the operation through its official social media account. The two men were detained during the checking operation after the liquor was allegedly recovered from them.Police registered FIR No. 320/2026 at Police Station Anantnag under Section 48(a) of the Excise Act. The authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the seizure and the alleged possession of the liquor.What a cheer. Cheerful faces. Spreading Cheer from police station. Wish world could be as happy even in good times as much these guys are in tough time. https://t.co/ymewjJfgsb— Lt Gen DP Pandey (@LtGenDPPandey) September 22, 2026 While the police update was focused on the seizure and legal action, the photograph accompanying the post quickly became the biggest talking point online.Smiling faces grab social media attentionIn the photograph, the two men can be seen standing together while holding papers displaying details related to their case. Both looked directly into the camera and appeared to be smiling.The expressions stood out because of the otherwise serious circumstances surrounding the police action. Soon, social media users began reacting with jokes and humorous observations about the unexpected smiles.happiest guys I have seen in a photograph recently. — Shivam Koushal (@ShivamKoushal6) September 22, 2026 One user wrote, “Happiest guys I have seen in a photograph recently.”Another quipped, “Either the liquor was strong… or in their imagination, somehow they’re smiling like they’ve just won an election.”A different user speculated, “Those people are smiling it’s seems there is still some secret stash left somewhere.”Viral photo sparks more jokesThe reactions continued as users found different ways to explain the cheerful expressions.Why tf they are so happyyy? — leafy (@leafy_41) September 23, 2026 One sarcastic comment read, “The accused look very happy and in high spirits. It must be a pleasure getting arrested by the Anantnag Police. Thank you very much for your service. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!”Another social media user suggested that the men might simply be enjoying their sudden online fame, writing, “They are so happy that they are famous now in India that even police clicks their photos.”

On Tuesday, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two men while seizing 21 bottles of liquor from them. The police stopped the duo during routine checking at Bondialgam Crossing and took their photographs. Initially tense, the men smiled for the camera, which led to their pictures going viral on social media. Many users commented on their cheerful expressions despite the arrest and shared humorous memes.

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two men during an operation to curb illegal liquor possession. The police seized 21 bottles of liquor from the duo's possession after a routine check at Bondialgam Crossing. While initially tense, the men smiled for photographs, which later went viral on social media. Observers commented on their cheerful demeanor despite the situation they were in.

Jammu and Kashmir cops arrest men in liquor case their smiling mugshots go viral