Following a recent hooch tragedy in East Champaran, the administration in Vaishali district of Bihar has intensified efforts to combat the illegal liquor trade. Acting on directives from Vaishali SP Vikram Sihag, a significant raid was conducted in the Diara region, where illicit country liquor was being produced. Authorities destroyed a large quantity of country liquor and dismantled the kilns used for its manufacturing.
As part of Bihar’s strict enforcement of prohibition laws, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs received by the Mahnar Police Station regarding extensive illegal brewing activities in the area. A special police team, under the supervision of the SP, carried out the raid and discovered multiple liquor kilns in operation. They swiftly demolished the illegal setups, destroying nearly 1,500 liters of country liquor on-site.
Efforts are underway to apprehend members of the liquor mafia who fled upon the police’s arrival, with continuous raids being conducted in the region. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Mahnar confirmed that the operation was initiated based on confidential intelligence and emphasized that further actions will be taken as part of the ongoing campaign against illegal liquor production.
The crackdown in Vaishali district follows a tragic hooch incident in East Champaran, where six individuals lost their lives and over 15 others fell critically ill after consuming spurious liquor. The victims consumed the liquor on April 1, and their health deteriorated rapidly on April 2, resulting in fatalities and hospitalizations. This incident has spurred the administration to take decisive action against the illegal liquor trade in the region.
