Police Bust Massive Illicit Liquor Smuggling Operation from Punjab to Bihar

In a significant crackdown, authorities have intercepted a major smuggling operation involving 10,000 litres of illicit liquor transported from Punjab to Bihar. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mallaram, was arrested after a close pursuit by the Alinagar police and the Special Operations Group (SOG).

Superintendent of Police Aditya Langhe revealed that the contraband, valued at Rs 1.68 crore, was discovered during routine vehicle checks near Singhitali bridge on National Highway-19. The illicit goods were cleverly concealed beneath 30 sacks of potatoes and 50 sacks of rice husk.

The operation occurred amid heightened vigilance for the Holi festival. The smuggling attempt was thwarted when the suspect attempted to flee, only to be captured by the diligent police team. Further legal proceedings have been initiated against the accused.