RJD Youth Leader Nabbed in Major Liquor Smuggling Operation
Police in Darbhanga district made a significant breakthrough in their crackdown on illegal liquor trade. They arrested two individuals, including a prominent functionary of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The arrests followed a well-coordinated operation based on specific intelligence.
Tip-Off Leads to Vehicle Interception
Acting on a tip-off received late Sunday night, authorities learned about a large consignment of illicit liquor being transported in a four-wheeler. Sanjit Kumar, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Ashok Paper Mill police station, led a verification process and subsequent vehicle-checking drive.
Officers stopped a suspicious car during the operation. A thorough search revealed 187.92 litres of foreign-made liquor concealed inside. Police estimated the value of the seized alcohol at approximately three lakh rupees.
The driver, identified as Anil Kumar Yadav from Sahora village, faced immediate arrest at the scene.
Interrogation Unfolds a Network
During questioning, Anil Kumar Yadav disclosed his association with an LIC office in Laheriasarai. He also provided crucial details about the vehicle used in the smuggling attempt.
"The car is still registered in the name of a development officer," explained SHO Sanjit Kumar. "It was reportedly sold to a company, but the registration records were not updated."
Information extracted from Anil led police to Balha village in the APM police station area. There, they conducted a raid and apprehended the second accused, Govind Sah, from his residence. Officers recovered an additional 3.240 litres of foreign liquor during this arrest.
Accused Functionary Has Extensive Criminal Record
Govind Sah is no stranger to law enforcement. Police describe him as an old hand in the liquor trade with a lengthy criminal history.
- He currently holds the position of Hayaghat block president for the RJD Yuva Morcha (youth wing).
- His wife serves as a panchayat samiti member in Malipatti Paschim panchayat.
- Authorities have registered seven previous cases against him related to liquor offenses.
- He has served jail time on multiple occasions.
- A separate case of assault was also filed against him at the APM police station in 2019.
Investigators allege that Govind Sah operated his illegal liquor business for a prolonged period, possibly leveraging political connections.
Ongoing Investigation and Judicial Custody
The police are now digging deeper into the smuggling network. They are interrogating both arrested individuals to uncover the liquor's source, the supply chain, and identify other accomplices.
Police have seized all the recovered liquor and the vehicle used in the crime. After being produced in court on Monday, the accused were remanded to judicial custody. The investigation remains active as authorities work to dismantle the entire operation.
