A liquor smuggler from Bihar was arrested with 48 bottles of illicit liquor at Basti Railway Station on Tuesday. The arrest was made by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) as part of their intensified efforts to curb illegal activities, especially during the festive season.

According to available information, an RPF team was patrolling the railway station when they became suspicious of an individual. The person had disembarked from a train arriving from Bihar and was carrying a large bag. RPF personnel stopped him for questioning and searched his bag, leading to the recovery of 48 bottles of illicit liquor.

While the identity of the arrested smuggler has not yet been publicly disclosed, it has been confirmed that he is a resident of Bihar and has been involved in liquor smuggling for a considerable period. Police are currently investigating the origin of the seized liquor and its intended destination. Efforts are also underway to ascertain if the smuggler is part of a larger criminal network.

Since the implementation of prohibition in Bihar, liquor smuggling from neighboring states has become a significant challenge. Smugglers employ various methods to transport liquor into Bihar, with railways being a primary route. Both the RPF and local police are continuously conducting operations to apprehend such smugglers.

This arrest marks a blow to the liquor smuggling network operating in Bihar. Officials have stated that such operations will continue to completely halt the illegal liquor trade. A case has been registered against the arrested smuggler under relevant sections, and further legal action is being pursued.