Police in Shivnarayanpur police station area, under Kahalgaon sub-division in Bhagalpur district, have taken significant action against liquor smuggling. During a vehicle inspection drive and raids conducted on Sunday, a total of 19.25 liters of illicit liquor was seized, and three smugglers were arrested. The police also confiscated a motorcycle used in the smuggling operation.

During vehicle checks, the police intercepted Badal Yadav and Bambam Kumar Yadav, residents of Dighri under Muffassil police station in Sahibganj district. A search revealed 17.25 liters of foreign liquor in their possession. Both accused were arrested on the spot, and their motorcycle was seized.

Subsequently, the Shivnarayanpur police raided Devri village and arrested an individual named Patwari Soren with 2 liters of country-made liquor. The seized country-made liquor was also confiscated by the police.

Shivnarayanpur Station House Officer (SHO) Amit Kumar stated that an FIR has been registered against all three accused under the Excise Act. All arrested individuals have been sent to judicial custody. The SHO further added that continuous vehicle inspections and raid operations would be carried out to curb liquor smuggling and the illegal liquor trade in the area. This action is part of the police's ongoing campaign against illicit liquor.