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Over 36 Lakh Litres Of Liquor Seized In Dry State Bihar In 2025
The authorities seized more than 36.3 lakh litres of liquor in 2025 in Bihar, where alcoholic beverages were banned nine years ago, and arrested 1.25 lakh people for violating the prohibition law.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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Over 38,000 Litres Of Toxic Liquor Seized, 62,000 Arrested In 9 Months: Bihar Police
A total of 49,900 cases were registered in different districts of Bihar after conducting special raids under the State Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act-2018 from January 2021 to October 2021 and a total of 38,72,645 litres of illicit liquor wer
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2.7 Lakh Prohibition Cases Pending, High Court Asks Bihar For Plan
More than three years after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rolled out an ambitious prohibition policy, its success remains a matter of debate. But one thing it has achieved is an alarmingly high pile of excise cases. Now, the Patna High Court has asked the state government to present a plan for how it plans to dispose these cases.
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24 Arrested For Selling Illicit Liquor In Bihar, 1,745 Litres Seized
The Bihar Police on Wednesday arrested 24 people for making and selling illicit liquor. A total of 1,745 litres of illicit liquor was seized from them.
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In Bihar Liquor Ban, 1.61 Lakh Arrested But Only 141 Convicted
In the past two and half years, more than 1.61 lakh persons have been arrested for violating the liquor ban imposed by the Bihar government but only 141 have been sentenced so far, an Excise and Prohibition Department official said today.
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After Thousands Of Liquor Law Arrests in Bihar, An Amnesty
Thousands of people, arrested in Bihar over the tough prohibition act, will be released in Bihar next month under a new amnesty scheme of the state government.
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BJP Lawmaker's Son Arrested In Dry Bihar For Consuming Liquor
The son of a BJP lawmaker was arrested in Bihar's Siwan district on Monday for consuming liquor in violation of prohibition law, police said.
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Chinese Man Held For Consuming Liquor In Patna
A chinese national has been arrested for consuming liquor in the dry state here while another one, alleged to be in possession of the contraband liquid is being searched, the police said today.
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2 Chinese Nationals Arrested In Bihar For Consuming Liquor
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Patna for violating the liquor prohibition imposed by the Bihar government over two years ago, police said on Monday.
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Bihar BJP Lawmaker's Son Rahul Manjhi Arrested After He Was Caught Drinking
The son of a BJP lawmaker has been arrested in Bihar for flouting the state's tough prohibition laws, close to the heart of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rahul Manjhi, the 25-year-old son of Hari Manjhi, the parliamentarian from Gaya, was arrested on Saturday evening. Police sources said medical tests have confirmed that he consumed liquor.He and a ...
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1 Arrested Every 10 Minutes For Flouting Bihar's Prohibition In 2 Years
Prohibition has been close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's heart and he is often seen to be on an overdrive to implement the ban on alcohol introduced 21 months ago.
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With Bihar Liquor Ban Dismissal, Cases Against Arrested Will Go Too
For about 14,000 people, who were booked under a controversial Bihar law banning consumption, storage and sale of all types of liquor in the state, the Patna High Court verdict could bring a sigh of relief.
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Prohibition's Mixed Blessings For Bihar: Over 13,000 Jailed, But Crime Figures Down
More than 13,000 people have been jailed in Bihar over the last five months for possessing or selling liquor. On the other hand, crimes like murder and robbery, and even drunk driving, have seen a significant drop.
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Entire Village To Be Fined For Liquor Law Violation In Bihar
The district administration of Nalanda today said it has initiated the process to impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on every household of Kailashpuri village as collective penalty for violating the liquor prohibition law in Bihar.
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Over 36 Lakh Litres Of Liquor Seized In Dry State Bihar In 2025
The authorities seized more than 36.3 lakh litres of liquor in 2025 in Bihar, where alcoholic beverages were banned nine years ago, and arrested 1.25 lakh people for violating the prohibition law.
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In Dry Bihar, Drunk Headmaster Struggles To Unfurl Flag On Republic Day, Arrested
In dry state Bihar, the headmaster of a government school has been arrested after he attended the Republic Day function at the school drunk and struggled to unfurl the national flag
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Over 38,000 Litres Of Toxic Liquor Seized, 62,000 Arrested In 9 Months: Bihar Police
A total of 49,900 cases were registered in different districts of Bihar after conducting special raids under the State Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act-2018 from January 2021 to October 2021 and a total of 38,72,645 litres of illicit liquor wer
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2.7 Lakh Prohibition Cases Pending, High Court Asks Bihar For Plan
More than three years after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar rolled out an ambitious prohibition policy, its success remains a matter of debate. But one thing it has achieved is an alarmingly high pile of excise cases. Now, the Patna High Court has asked the state government to present a plan for how it plans to dispose these cases.
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24 Arrested For Selling Illicit Liquor In Bihar, 1,745 Litres Seized
The Bihar Police on Wednesday arrested 24 people for making and selling illicit liquor. A total of 1,745 litres of illicit liquor was seized from them.
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In Bihar Liquor Ban, 1.61 Lakh Arrested But Only 141 Convicted
In the past two and half years, more than 1.61 lakh persons have been arrested for violating the liquor ban imposed by the Bihar government but only 141 have been sentenced so far, an Excise and Prohibition Department official said today.
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After Thousands Of Liquor Law Arrests in Bihar, An Amnesty
Thousands of people, arrested in Bihar over the tough prohibition act, will be released in Bihar next month under a new amnesty scheme of the state government.
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BJP Lawmaker's Son Arrested In Dry Bihar For Consuming Liquor
The son of a BJP lawmaker was arrested in Bihar's Siwan district on Monday for consuming liquor in violation of prohibition law, police said.
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Chinese Man Held For Consuming Liquor In Patna
A chinese national has been arrested for consuming liquor in the dry state here while another one, alleged to be in possession of the contraband liquid is being searched, the police said today.
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2 Chinese Nationals Arrested In Bihar For Consuming Liquor
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Patna for violating the liquor prohibition imposed by the Bihar government over two years ago, police said on Monday.
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Bihar BJP Lawmaker's Son Rahul Manjhi Arrested After He Was Caught Drinking
The son of a BJP lawmaker has been arrested in Bihar for flouting the state's tough prohibition laws, close to the heart of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Rahul Manjhi, the 25-year-old son of Hari Manjhi, the parliamentarian from Gaya, was arrested on Saturday evening. Police sources said medical tests have confirmed that he consumed liquor.He and a ...
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1 Arrested Every 10 Minutes For Flouting Bihar's Prohibition In 2 Years
Prohibition has been close to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's heart and he is often seen to be on an overdrive to implement the ban on alcohol introduced 21 months ago.
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With Bihar Liquor Ban Dismissal, Cases Against Arrested Will Go Too
For about 14,000 people, who were booked under a controversial Bihar law banning consumption, storage and sale of all types of liquor in the state, the Patna High Court verdict could bring a sigh of relief.
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Prohibition's Mixed Blessings For Bihar: Over 13,000 Jailed, But Crime Figures Down
More than 13,000 people have been jailed in Bihar over the last five months for possessing or selling liquor. On the other hand, crimes like murder and robbery, and even drunk driving, have seen a significant drop.
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Entire Village To Be Fined For Liquor Law Violation In Bihar
The district administration of Nalanda today said it has initiated the process to impose a fine of Rs 5,000 on every household of Kailashpuri village as collective penalty for violating the liquor prohibition law in Bihar.
