More than 200 cartons of liquor were seized during raids in Bihar's West Champaran district, police said today, adding eight persons, including a woman, have been arrested in this connection.
Sale and consumption of liquor was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government two years ago.
One hundred and twenty-one litres of liquor were seized from an ambulance which was coming from Haryana at Mofussil police station area of the district late last night, West Champaran Police Superintendent Jayant Kant said.
The driver of the ambulance has been arrested, he said.
In another raid conducted in the town police station area, 88 cartons of foreign liquor were seized from a house owned by a retired bank official, the SP said.
A couple and five of their accomplices were arrested in this connection, the SP added.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app