In a significant development that has raised eyebrows in police circles, an assistant sub-inspector stationed at Kutumba police station in Aurangabad district found himself on the wrong side of the law. ASI Mahendra Paswan was arrested and sent to judicial custody on Saturday after authorities discovered illicit alcohol in his government-provided residence.
The Raid and Recovery Operation
Acting on specific intelligence about alcohol being stored in the police quarters, a team led by Kutumba Station House Officer Imran Alam took immediate action. The officials proceeded to break open the locked quarter when they found it inaccessible. During their thorough search, they made a startling discovery - six 500 ml cans of beer were recovered from the premises.
At the time of the raid, the accused officer was not present at his residence. Paswan was attending proceedings at the Aurangabad civil court when the search operation unfolded. The police team subsequently located and arrested him directly from the court premises, creating a dramatic scene at the judicial compound.
Legal Proceedings and Defense
Following the recovery of alcohol, authorities wasted no time in taking legal action. A formal case was registered against ASI Paswan under the stringent Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, based on the written statement provided by the Kutumba police station in-charge. The same day saw the judicial custody order being implemented, marking a rapid downfall for the police officer.
However, the arrested assistant sub-inspector has vehemently denied all allegations against him. Paswan maintains that he is being framed and has pointed to a broken rear latch on his quarters as potential evidence of foul play. According to his defense, someone might have exploited this security vulnerability to plant the liquor intentionally.
Ongoing Investigation and Official Statements
Sub-divisional police officer Sanjay Kumar Pandey confirmed the incident and subsequent arrest while speaking to media representatives. He emphasized that the investigation is continuing to uncover how the liquor actually reached the government premises and whether other police personnel might be involved in the case.
The incident has sparked discussions about the implementation of prohibition laws in Bihar and the accountability of law enforcement officials. As the probe moves forward, authorities are examining all angles, including Paswan's claim about the broken latch and the possibility of intentional framing. The case continues to develop as investigators piece together the complete sequence of events.
