Three liquor smugglers were arrested by RPF in Ranchi right before they could ship illegal alcohol to Bihar. Using hidden compartments in train toilets, the smuggling ring was targeted as part of Operation Satark, an ongoing campaign to block inter-state liquor flows, especially with Bihar’s elections near.
The RPF at Hatia Railway Station has busted several liquor smuggling attempts, arresting both adults and minors, and confiscating large amounts of contraband alcohol over the past year. Operations have intensified, especially on routes like the Hatia-Islampur Express, to clamp down on illegal trafficking through trains.