Despite Bihar’s ten-year prohibition, illegal liquor smuggling remains a significant challenge. In East Champaran, a recent police operation led to the seizure of a large amount of spirit and a vehicle suspected of being used in the production of illicit liquor.
During a routine vehicle inspection drive in the Mehsi police station limits, authorities discovered around 200 liters of spirit concealed in buckets and containers inside a Bolero vehicle. Officials believe this spirit was intended for manufacturing illegal liquor.
The seized vehicle has been impounded, and individuals found at the scene are currently under interrogation. Police suspect a larger organized network is involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illicit liquor in the region.
The crackdown follows recent deaths from tainted liquor consumption in East Champaran, prompting heightened vigilance from the authorities. In response to the hooch tragedy that claimed over 15 lives in early April, police have escalated raids, surveillance, and vehicle checks to combat illegal activities.
Swarn Prabhat, the Superintendent of Police in East Champaran, has instructed officers to strictly enforce the prohibition law, emphasizing zero tolerance for violations. Continuous vehicle checks, raids on suspected sites, and close monitoring of suspicious activities have been mandated to prevent further tragedies.
Authorities acknowledge the persistent challenge posed by the illegal liquor trade even after a decade of prohibition. They are now focusing on enhanced monitoring and coordinated efforts to safeguard public welfare.
