A police raid in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur uncovered an illegal liquor party, resulting in the apprehension of a bakery owner and a chowkidar from the Saraiya Police Station. Three women, who were found confined in a room, were rescued during the operation.
Garima Saraiya, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), confirmed the incident, mentioning that the raid took place late at night following a tip-off about an orchestra event at a shop in Saraiya market. The raid was led by SHO Prasanna Kumar and a police team at ‘Raju Sweets and Bakery’, where the suspects were discovered in an inebriated state.
The police found three women locked inside a room on the premises and promptly freed them before taking the two suspects into custody. The arrested individuals, the shop owner, and the chowkidar are associated with the same police station. The rescued women have undergone medical examinations, and their statements are being recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Sources revealed that the bakery owner and the chowkidar had allegedly invited three female dancers to the location. However, the identities of those involved have not been disclosed by the police, who are continuing their inquiries. Legal action has been initiated against the accused under the Liquor Prohibition Act and for illegal confinement at the Saraiya police station.
This incident has raised concerns, especially regarding the involvement of a police-linked chowkidar, shedding light on enforcement challenges within Bihar’s prohibition laws. The episode underscores the persistent issues surrounding the state’s liquor ban, which has been in effect since April 2016 under Nitish Kumar’s administration. Despite the prohibition, instances of liquor smuggling from neighboring states and illicit distribution, including alleged home deliveries, persist.
