In a significant operation against liquor smuggling, the Excise Department team in Govindpur police station area of Nawada district seized a pickup truck loaded with 160 liters of foreign liquor. The action was taken based on a tip-off that a consignment of foreign liquor was being brought into Bihar from Jharkhand.

ASI Dilip Kumar of the Excise Department stated that after receiving the information, the team began monitoring vehicles near the Govindpur check post. During this, an attempt was made to stop a suspicious pickup truck, but the driver accelerated instead of stopping and fled the scene. The Excise Department team immediately began a pursuit.

During the chase, near Harna Bela, the pickup truck lost control and overturned on the roadside. The driver took advantage of the accident and managed to escape from the spot. After the vehicle overturned, the Excise Department team reached the scene and took possession of the pickup. Upon searching the vehicle, a total of 160 liters of foreign liquor, including canned beer, was recovered.

The Excise Department has seized both the liquor and the pickup truck. Further action is being taken to identify and apprehend the absconding driver. The department has reiterated its commitment to continuously run campaigns against liquor smuggling to effectively implement prohibition in the state.