Major Crackdown by Shahkund Police Accused Bootlegger Vimal Mandal Arrested with 11 Litres of Country-Made Mahua Liquor Near Kailashpur Mor; FIR Registered Under Excise Act
Shahkund/Bhagalpur : To strictly enforce the total liquor prohibition law in Bihar and clamp down heavily on the illegal liquor trade, the police administration continues to display an aggressive action mode. In this sequence, acting on a tip-off near Kailashpur Mor within the Shahkund police station area of the Bhagalpur district, police achieved significant success in nabbing a notorious liquor bootlegger along with a massive quantity of illicit country-made liquor. The apprehended accused has been identified as Vimal Mandal, from whose possession police recovered a total of 11 litres of country-made Mahua liquor. This successful raid has triggered panic within criminal circles, while a pervasive atmosphere of fear grips illegal operators locally.
How Was the Entire Arrest Strategy Crafted? (Operation Kailashpur Mor)
The Shahkund police station had been receiving persistent intelligence over the past few days indicating that the trade in illicit country-made liquor was flourishing rapidly in the region, with bootleggers utilizing various routes in attempts to smuggle liquor consignments:
Foundation of Secret Intelligence: Shahkund Station House Officer (SHO) Pawan Kumar received credible information through trusted informers on Tuesday that a suspicious individual carrying a large volume of illegal liquor was waiting for a client or planning a delivery near Kailashpur Mor.
Formation of a Police Team: Without wasting a moment upon receiving the tip, a special raiding team was constituted under the leadership of SHO Pawan Kumar. The team immediately deployed personnel in plain clothes alongside a police contingent to cordon off the area near Kailashpur Mor.
Liquor Recovered During Search, Bootlegger Caught Red-Handed
Alert personnel managed to pounce upon and apprehend the suspicious individual within seconds as he attempted to flee the scene upon spotting the police force:
Liquor Cartons Found in Sack: When police searched the belongings in the possession of the suspicious individual, they recovered a total of 11 litres of country-made Mahua liquor packed inside large plastic gallon containers and bags.
Identity Unveiled: During interrogation, the arrested accused identified himself as Vimal Mandal, a resident within the jurisdiction of the Shahkund police station. Police seized the liquor on the spot alongside other items utilized for its transportation.
Statement of SHO Pawan Kumar: "Campaign Against Liquor Bootleggers Will Continue"
Providing details regarding this operation, Shahkund SHO Pawan Kumar told media representatives that the police administration remains fully committed to eradicating the illegal liquor trade from its roots:
Case Registered Under Excise Act: The SHO clarified that an FIR has been registered against the apprehended accused, Vimal Mandal, under relevant sections of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
Action to Dispatch to Jail: Following medical examinations, police initiated procedures to remand the accused to judicial custody in jail. The SHO also issued a stern warning that if any individual is found indulging in such illegal businesses within the region, the harshest actions permissible under the law will be invoked against them.
Heightened Vigilance Against Illicit Liquor in Rural Tracts
This police action across Shahkund and surrounding rural areas has allowed ordinary citizens to breathe a sigh of relief:
Playing with Innocent Lives: Local intellectuals and social activists note that the consumption of illicit country-made liquor frequently ruins the economic stability and health of impoverished families. Periodic raids of this nature conducted by police are thus exceptionally imperative.
Police-Public Coordination: Police officials appealed to ordinary citizens that if they encounter any information regarding the sale or manufacture of illegal liquor in their vicinity, they should inform the police without hesitation. The identity of informants will be maintained with absolute confidentiality.
The arrest of bootlegger Vimal Mandal along with 11 litres of country-made liquor near Kailashpur Mor in the Shahkund police station area demonstrates the vigilance exercised by local police regarding compliance with the prohibition law. While this police action serves as a stern warning to lawbreakers, it simultaneously marks a concrete step toward sustaining peace and order in the region. Police are now probing to ascertain what other individuals are linked to this illegal enterprise to completely dismantle the underlying network.
