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Crime
75 litres of branded liquor seized from AC First Class coach of Delhi-Jaynagar Express at Samastipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:39 AM
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Bihar police recovered about 75 litres of branded alcohol hidden in the AC first‑class compartment of the Delhi‑Jaynagar Swatantrata Senani Express at Samastipur railway station.
Authorities from the Bihar Police seized roughly 75 litres of branded liquor from the air‑conditioned first‑class carriage of the Delhi‑Jaynagar Swatantrata Senani Express at Samastipur railway station. The contraband was discovered during a routine inspection by railway security personnel.
Investigators said the alcohol was concealed in suitcases placed alongside a passenger, indicating an organized smuggling attempt. The seizure was reported to the Railway Anti‑Smuggling Unit, which has launched a probe to identify the source and any networks involved.
Under Bihar's prohibition laws, possession and transport of alcoholic beverages are illegal, and those caught can face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The case adds to a series of recent interceptions aimed at curbing illicit liquor trade across the state.
Investigators said the alcohol was concealed in suitcases placed alongside a passenger, indicating an organized smuggling attempt. The seizure was reported to the Railway Anti‑Smuggling Unit, which has launched a probe to identify the source and any networks involved.
Under Bihar's prohibition laws, possession and transport of alcoholic beverages are illegal, and those caught can face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines. The case adds to a series of recent interceptions aimed at curbing illicit liquor trade across the state.