In a significant operation, the Bairgachhi Police Station in Araria district has seized 4451.4 liters of foreign liquor. The liquor was being smuggled in a DCM truck. Police have also arrested two youths who were in the truck. The seized liquor comprises various brands and batches. The DCM truck used for smuggling and three mobile phones have also been confiscated.

Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sushil Kumar provided details of the operation during a press conference at his office. He stated that the police received intelligence about a white DCM truck with a blue tarpaulin cover, suspected of carrying a consignment of liquor. Following the tip-off, senior officials were informed, and a police team was deployed.

The police initiated vehicle checks near the Bairgachhi Overbridge on the southern lane of NH-327 E. During the check, truck number BR-01GB-7787, approaching from the Jokihath side, was signaled to stop. However, the driver attempted to flee. The police quickly cordoned off the area with a government vehicle and brought the truck to a halt. Two youths attempting to escape from the truck were apprehended on the spot.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Mohammad Irfan (20), son of Lal Mohammad, resident of Suvadhiya, Maniyari Police Station, Muzaffarpur district, and Raghuveer (19), son of Vinod Ram, resident of Ramchandra Chowk, Ward No.-09, Kurhani Police Station, Muzaffarpur district. A search of the DCM truck's cargo area revealed 4451.4 liters of foreign liquor of various brands and batches.

A case (Bairgachhi Police Station Case No. 140/26) has been registered, and both accused have been arrested. Police are now investigating the origin of the liquor and its intended destination, along with searching for other individuals involved in the smuggling network and examining the backward and forward linkages of the accused.