In a joint operation, the police and the excise department conducted sudden raids on several hotels in Danapur, Patna. During these raids, six individuals were apprehended red-handed while consuming alcohol. A case has been registered against all the arrested persons under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

The operation was initiated following persistent complaints regarding the illegal sale and consumption of alcohol in the Danapur area. The joint team specifically targeted various hotels based on confidential intelligence. During the raids, individuals were found consuming alcohol in some of the hotel rooms. The police promptly took action, detaining the six individuals.

While the identities of the arrested individuals have not yet been disclosed, it is understood that they are all local residents. Authorities also confiscated alcohol bottles and other related materials from the scene. Excise department officials stated that such raids would continue as part of their efforts to strictly enforce the prohibition law in the state. They also warned that any hotels or establishments found violating the prohibition law would face severe action, potentially including the cancellation of their licenses.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing the prohibition law in the Danapur region. Local administration has urged citizens to adhere to the law and report any illegal activities to the police immediately.