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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.

Bihar's liquor prohibition has transformed the landscape for women, leading to a notable decline in domestic abuse and paving the way for a more peaceful environment. Families that once suffered from the turbulence of alcohol-related violence now find joy in shared moments.

Maharashtra mandates digital locks with real-time GPS tracking for all liquor and spirit transport vehicles from June 1st. This move aims to curb theft and duty evasion by enhancing surveillance and shifting to tech-driven excise enforcement. The system will monitor vehicle movements, lock openings, and stock deliveries, integrating with the state excise's command control centre.

Delhi will observe five dry days until September. liquor sales will be prohibited on Buddha Purnima, Id-ul-Zuha, Muharram, Independence Day, and Janmashtami. All liquor license holders must close their establishments on these dates. Some specific licenses will also observe a dry day on Independence Day. No compensation will be given for business loss.

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

In an unexpected twist, Bihar's strict liquor ban has triggered a peculiar migration pattern. Locals from Bagaha and surrounding regions are now making their way to Uttar Pradesh and even Nepal—not for jobs, but for a shot at indulging in alcohol.

All licensed liquor premises, ranging from FL1 to FL11, must remain closed for the entire duration of the counting day.

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

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

In Bihar, the tough stance on liquor prohibition finds itself in a relentless struggle with liquor smuggling. This has triggered a substantial crackdown with authorities reporting over 9,36,000 cases and the confiscation of vast quantities of illegal spirits

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.