Patna: Authorities in Bihar’s Gopalganj district destroyed around 7,500 litres of country-made and foreign liquor seized in 69 separate cases as part of ongoing action against illegal liquor trafficking.
The seized liquor was destroyed using JCB machines at two locations — the Balthari check post under Kuchaykot police station and Sabeya Airport under Mirganj police station.
The destruction was carried out in the presence of magistrates and designated officials, with authorities monitoring the process.
Seized Liquor Destroyed After Legal Proceedings
The liquor had been seized during separate operations conducted by the district police and the Excise Department in connection with liquor trafficking cases.
Officials said the seized stock was destroyed in accordance with prescribed procedures after the completion of the required legal process and approval from the competent authorities.
According to officials, the liquor destroyed during the operation had an estimated value of around Rs 1 crore.
Police, Excise Department Continue Anti-Smuggling Operations
Gopalganj is a border district of Bihar, and authorities regularly monitor vehicles and routes used for the movement of illicit liquor.
Police and Excise Department teams conduct vehicle checks as well as raids based on intelligence inputs to detect liquor consignments being transported into the state.
Excise Superintendent Amritesh Kumar Jha said enforcement agencies have been conducting continuous operations against illegal liquor in the district. He said large consignments have been seized in different cases during these drives and were destroyed after the completion of the legal process.
The latest operation resulted in the destruction of approximately 7,500 litres of liquor linked to 69 cases at Balthari check post and Sabeya Airport.
