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Crime
Begusarai DM Orders Joint Raid on Shops Over Illegal Drug Trade
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:18 PM
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A joint team of administration, police and drug control officials inspected dozens of shops in Bakhri, Begusarai, issuing stern warnings to shopkeepers amid a crackdown on illegal narcotics.
The District Magistrate of Begusarai directed a coordinated operation in Bakhri to curb the illegal sale of narcotics. A combined team comprising officials from the district administration, police, and the Department of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals conducted a thorough inspection of dozens of retail outlets suspected of dealing in prohibited substances.
During the raid, the officials examined the premises, checked inventory records and questioned shop owners about the nature of their stock. While no arrests were reported, the team issued strict warnings to the proprietors, emphasizing that any continuation of illicit trade would attract severe legal action.
The crackdown reflects the state government's intensified focus on drug control in Bihar, following a rise in reports of substance abuse in several districts. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity related to narcotics.
The operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle supply chains and prevent the spread of drug addiction in the region, with officials pledging regular monitoring and surprise checks in the coming weeks.
During the raid, the officials examined the premises, checked inventory records and questioned shop owners about the nature of their stock. While no arrests were reported, the team issued strict warnings to the proprietors, emphasizing that any continuation of illicit trade would attract severe legal action.
The crackdown reflects the state government's intensified focus on drug control in Bihar, following a rise in reports of substance abuse in several districts. Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with law‑enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activity related to narcotics.
The operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle supply chains and prevent the spread of drug addiction in the region, with officials pledging regular monitoring and surprise checks in the coming weeks.