Sugauli, Motihari. The Sugauli police have arrested an absconding accused in a liquor smuggling case on Saturday. The arrest was made based on a tip-off. The arrested individual has been identified as Anwat Sahni, son of Baran Sahni, a resident of Telahiya, under Sugauli police station, East Champaran district.

Station House Officer Anish Kumar Singh stated that Anwat Sahni was named in liquor case number 297/26 and had been absconding since the incident. Police had been conducting continuous raids to apprehend him. Following a confidential tip, a police team acted swiftly and arrested him. After his arrest, the accused was subjected to necessary questioning.

The SHO further added that the police are continuously running campaigns to effectively implement the prohibition law in the district. He also emphasized that strict action would continue against those involved in the illegal liquor trade. Raids are also being conducted regularly to apprehend absconding accused, aiming to effectively curb lawbreakers and fully enforce the liquor ban.