कटिहार में बुर्के की आड़ में शराब तस्करी का पर्दाफाश

Fast Summary

• Incident: Two women were arrested in Katihar district, Bihar, for alleged liquor smuggling. The arrest took place on Friday.
• Details: The women disguised themselves in burqas and carried large quantities of foreign liquor. They are not Muslim but impersonated wearing burqas as cover for their activities.
• Police Action: Based on intelligence reports, police intercepted the suspects near Maniya Railway Station during a raid. A female team searched them and found liquor bottles taped to their bodies beneath the burqa.
• Identities: The accused were identified as Veena Devi and Nandini devi from Piprathari Tola area under Mufassil police station jurisdiction. 9 liters and 8 liters of foreign liquor were seized from them.
• follow-Up Actions: In another operation in Durgapur Laliyahi region, two individuals’ homes were raided; more alcohol was confiscated there. Additionally, a woman named Virma Devi was arrested with four liters of locally brewed alcohol.
• Legal Framework: Bihar has had strict prohibition laws as April 2016 banning production, sale, and consumption of alcohol.

Indian Opinion Analysis

the arrests highlight ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement under Bihar’s statewide prohibition law implemented in 2016. Frequent raids show that despite stringent measures, innovative methods such as disguise are being utilized by offenders to bypass restrictions-indicating that illegal trade remains active even years into the ban.

The case raises broader questions about enforcement efficiency versus societal adaptation around prohibition policies. While consistent action may deter violators temporarily,it reflects the need for holistic strategies addressing both demand reduction and criminal networks facilitating smuggling operations. An additional focus could benefit community outreach programs reinforcing awareness against illicit activity while providing alternate livelihoods to those drawn into illegal practices due to socioeconomic pressures.

Read More: Navbharat Times