Excise Team Attacked and Bike Theft Attempted in Samastipur
An Excise Department team was assaulted by miscreants during a liquor raid in Bihar's Samastipur. Read more about the attack and the investigation.
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A raid to curb illegal liquor production turned violent in Bihar's Samastipur when a team from the Excise Department was brutally attacked by miscreants. The incident, which occurred near an under-construction rice mill, saw officers assaulted with wooden sticks during a brazen attempt to steal a department motorcycle.
Violent Ambush During Liquor Raid
The incident took place on Thursday along State Highway (SH) 55 in Dihuli village, within the jurisdiction of the Angarghat police station. The department team was on-site following intelligence reports regarding a large consignment of illicit liquor being moved through the area.
While the main team was conducting the raid, two constables, identified as Manish Kumar and Raja Kumar, were performing their duties as scouts and security. The two officers were traveling on a single motorcycle to monitor the perimeter of the operation.
Assault with Wooden Sticks
As the officers approached the village of Dihuli, they were intercepted by three unidentified men on foot. The attackers immediately targeted the motorcycle, attempting to loot the vehicle from the officers. When the constables resisted the theft, the situation escalated into physical violence.
The three suspects turned aggressive, using wooden sticks to assault the officers. Despite the sudden and violent nature of the ambush, the attackers managed to flee the scene shortly after the assault.
Suspects Escape Amid Heavy Rain
The pursuit of the attackers was hampered by severe weather conditions. Despite heavy rainfall, Constables Manish Kumar and Raja Kumar attempted to chase the suspects as far as the Dihwar village site.
However, the assailants successfully evaded capture by utilizing the natural cover provided by tall grass in the nearby fields. The combination of the heavy downpour and the thick vegetation allowed the three suspects to disappear into the darkness.
Local police officials have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway. Authorities are working to identify the three suspects involved in the assault and the attempted theft to ensure swift legal action is taken.