So far 37 people have died due to poisonous liquor in Siwan, Chhapra and Gopalganj districts of Bihar. After this the police has come into action mode. Police along with the team of Excise Department conducted a large-scale raid in Baikunthpur, Manjha and Dyer areas of Barauli police station area, in which a huge quantity of country liquor was recovered.
Where and how many deaths?
The number of deaths due to alcohol poisoning in Bihar has increased to 37. The maximum number of deaths occurred in Siwan district, where 28 people lost their lives. At the same time, deaths of 7 people have been confirmed in Chhapra district and 2 in Gopalganj.
140 places were raided with drone cameras
On the instructions of SP Awadhesh Dixit, liquor distilleries are being marked and demolished in Dyar area with the help of drone cameras. Along with destroying the semi-finished liquor, the police also destroyed liquor making equipment, gas stove, drums and gallons on the spot. Police have so far raided more than 140 places. Meanwhile, more than five thousand liters of country liquor was destroyed. Police have detained many people and started questioning them and the operation will continue.
Despite deaths, cases of poisonous liquor are not stopping
This is not the first case of death due to poisonous liquor. Even before this, 5 people have died in Baikunthpur and 16 in Khajurbani of Nagar police station area. Still people do not refrain from drinking poisonous liquor. After Siwan and Saran, a father and son have died due to poisonous liquor in Gopalganj, while many people have also lost their eyesight. Police are on full alert mode after the incident.
strict police action
DGP Alok Raj said that the police have arrested 12 people and strict action will be taken against the liquor mafia. Strict action is being taken against those involved in manufacturing, storage and supply. Meanwhile, SP Awadhesh Dixit said, “So far the police has raided about 140 places and destroyed more than 5 thousand liters of liquor. A huge quantity of liquor has also been recovered.” SDPO Abhay Kumar Ranjan said, “After the incidents in the border districts, vigilance has been increased on the instructions of the Superintendent of Police. “A special campaign against liquor is being conducted and during this a large quantity of liquor has been seized.”