Tarapur, Munger: Five youths have been arrested by Tarapur police in Bihar for violating the prohibition law. The incident occurred near Mohanpur, where police on patrol intercepted the youths riding a single bike. Medical examinations confirmed they had consumed alcohol, leading to their remand to judicial custody in Munger on Wednesday.

Tarapur Station House Officer (SHO) Raj Kumar stated that Sub-Inspector Kamlakant Pandey was on patrol with his team when they spotted five youths on a black Honda bike near Mohanpur. Suspecting something amiss due to the number of riders on a single bike, the police pursued and stopped them. During questioning, a smell of alcohol emanated from the youths, prompting a breathalyalyzer test. They were then taken to Tarapur Sub-Divisional Hospital, where doctors confirmed alcohol consumption.

The arrested youths have been identified as Vishwajit Kumar, Sunny Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Dewashish Kumar, and Rupesh Kumar, all residents of Parsa village. After completing necessary legal procedures, the police sent them to judicial custody. The bike has been forwarded to the District Transport Officer for penalty action. The SHO also emphasized that patrolling and inspection drives will continue vigorously to enforce the prohibition law, and strict action will be taken against violators.