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In a remarkable bust, authorities in the Bagaha region of Bettiah seized a tractor suspiciously overloaded with bricks, only to discover an astonishing 1,386 litres of contraband foreign liquor hidden underneath.

Two men, Nooruddin Sheikh (55) and Motiur Sheikh (45), were discovered dead in a field in Pakur district. Locals reported the habitual drinkers were found unconscious, leading police to suspect consumption of toxic liquor or a poisonous substance. Post-mortem reports are awaited to confirm the exact cause of their mysterious deaths.

Central Railway's RPF apprehended over 1300 touts and seized contraband worth Rs 43.6 lakh in the first four months of 2026. The force also successfully returned lost luggage valued at Rs 3.09 crore to passengers, demonstrating a strong commitment to passenger safety and security.

In a decisive operation on Saturday night, Shillong Police and excise officials raided multiple hotspots, confiscating around 600 litres of illegal liquor. This targeted initiative focused on notorious areas such as Polo, Jeep Stand, and Urkaliar.

It changed how it taxes alcohol, which made the 'premium' stuff cheaper — and it's supposed to be good for everyone. Is it?

25 Illegal Properties Linked To 47 Criminals Razed, From Offices To PG

Consignment arrived from New Delhi, effort on to identify sender, say police

Despite a decade of prohibition, Bihar's illicit liquor market is thriving with sophisticated home-delivery networks and inventive smuggling techniques. While the ban aimed to curb social ills, it has led to a significant black market, revenue loss, and a rise in substance abuse, presenting a complex challenge for the state.

In a significant ruling, the Patna High Court has absolved Deepak Verma, a hand sanitiser vendor, from any involvement in the distressing hooch fatalities in Gaya. The court concluded that there was insufficient evidence tying him to illicit liquor activities, ultimately cancelling all criminal proceedings against him.

A decade of prohibition in the state has pushed drinking underground, creating coded doorstep liquor deliveries, a booming black market, rising drug abuse, and repeated hooch tragedies

A decade of prohibition in the state has pushed drinking underground, creating coded doorstep liquordeliveries, a booming black market, rising drug abuse, and repeated hooch tragedies.

The Haryana-mark liquor was being transported to Manipur via the Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal route

In a bold move, Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced a stringent zero-tolerance approach towards crime, corruption, and communal strife. He has called on district leaders to respond decisively against anti-social behaviors, prioritizing swift actions in murder investigations.

In Bihar, the ban on alcohol has ignited a wave of creativity in rehabilitation initiatives, successfully transforming former liquor sellers and toddy tappers into thriving business owners. Programs such as SJY are providing women with vital financial resources and entrepreneurial training, while the Neera Samvardhan Yojana turns the collection of palm sap into a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage.