Munger Police Smash 5 Illegal Liquor Stills, Destroy 900L Mahua
Munger police dismantled five illicit liquor stills and destroyed 900 liters of Java Mahua during a massive crackdown in Bihar.
In a massive crackdown against the illegal alcohol trade, the Munger police conducted a series of coordinated raids across multiple jurisdictions, resulting in the destruction of five illicit liquor stills and the disposal of nearly 900 liters of raw liquor material.
Massive Crackdown in Dharhara and Laraiya Tand
The operation targeted hidden production sites located in remote foothills and agricultural fields. Acting on intelligence regarding illegal distillation, law enforcement agencies launched a joint offensive in the Dharhara and Laraiya Tand police station areas to dismantle the local illicit liquor network.
During the operation, authorities successfully demolished five makeshift distillation units. Alongside the destruction of the equipment, the police seized and destroyed approximately 900 liters of Java Mahua, a potent raw material used in the manufacturing of illegal spirits.
Breakdown of the Raids
The police action was divided into two primary sectors to ensure maximum coverage of the region's known production hotspots:
- Dharhara Jurisdiction: Officers targeted the foothills of Baramanni, Baramsiya, Bilokhar, and Banjhi Tand villages. The raid resulted in the destruction of three illegal stills and the disposal of 300 liters of Java Mahua.
- Laraiya Tand Jurisdiction: Teams focused on fields near Khopavar village, where they successfully demolished two additional stills and destroyed roughly 600 liters of Java Mahua.
Police Leadership and Impact
The large-scale operation was spearheaded by Dharhara Station House Officer (SHO) Sonu Kumar and Laraiya Tand SHO Vibhanshu Shekhar Bhaskar. They were supported by a dedicated team of officers, including Sub-Inspectors Arun Kumar, Sanjeev Yadav, Rajesh Ranjan Kumar, and Manoj Kumar.
The sudden and decisive nature of the raids has sent shockwaves through the local illicit liquor trade, causing significant alarm among those involved in the production and distribution of illegal alcohol in the Munger region. Police officials have indicated that such operations will continue to target the manufacturing hubs in the foothills to curb the illegal alcohol menace.