Bihar: Police dismantle makeshift liquor factories in Mahnar​

Patna, April 4 Following the recent hooch tragedy in East Champaran, the administration in Vaishali district of Bihar has launched a major crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, delivering a significant blow to the liquor mafia.​

Acting on the directives of Vaishali SP Vikram Sihag, police carried out a large-scale raid in the Diara region, where illicit country liquor was being manufactured.​

During the operation on Saturday, authorities destroyed a massive quantity of country liquor along with the kilns used for its production.​

As part of Bihar’s ongoing drive to strictly enforce prohibition laws, the action was initiated after the Mahnar Police Station received specific intelligence inputs about large-scale illegal brewing activities in the area.​

A special police team was subsequently constituted under the SP’s supervision to conduct the raid.​

Upon reaching the site, the police team was taken aback to find multiple liquor kilns in operation.​

Acting swiftly, they demolished all illegal setups and destroyed nearly 1,500 litres of country liquor on the spot.​

Equipment used in the manufacturing process was also completely dismantled.​

According to officials, members of the liquor mafia managed to flee the scene upon noticing police vehicles approaching.​

Efforts are currently underway to identify and apprehend the absconding accused, with continuous raids being conducted in the region.​

The Station House Officer (SHO) of Mahnar confirmed that the operation was based on confidential intelligence.​

He stated that upon verification of illegal liquor production, immediate action was taken to dismantle the kilns and destroy the contraband.​

Further action, he added, will continue as part of the ongoing campaign.​

The crackdown comes in the wake of a tragic hooch incident in East Champaran, where six people lost their lives, and more than 15 others were left critically ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor.​

According to an official, the victims had consumed the liquor on April 1, following which their health began to deteriorate rapidly on April 2, leading to multiple fatalities and hospitalisations.​

The incident has intensified the administration’s resolve to act decisively against the illegal liquor trade across the region.

--IANS

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