Four arrested for smuggling Goa liquor in school bags on state transport bus

Police officials stopped a state transport (ST) bus after receiving a tip that contraband alcohol was being carried. A search of the passengers' belongings revealed several bottles of liquor from Goa hidden inside school bags. The concealed items prompted the arrest of four suspects who were found to be part of a smuggling operation.

The detainees were taken to the local police station where they were booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with illegal possession and transport of liquor without a license. Authorities said the case is being investigated to determine whether the liquor was intended for resale or personal consumption.

Investigators have not disclosed the exact route of the bus or the identities of the arrested individuals, but they confirmed that the operation was intercepted before the alcohol could reach its destination. The police urged the public to report any similar suspicious activities on public transport.