100 LITRES OF BEER SEIZED

100 LITRES OF BEER SEIZED

12-JUNE-ENG 12

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------As part of a special campaign to curb illegal activities within railway premises and on trains, a joint team of the GRP (Government Railway Police) and RPF (Railway Protection Force) conducted a major operation, seizing 100 liters of beer.

According to reports, a joint team comprising RPF Ara and GRP Ara—led by GRP Station House Officer (SHO) Randhir Kumar and RPF Inspector Deepak Kumar—conducted an intensive search operation across the railway station premises and on trains on Wednesday night. During the operation, a total of 100 liters of Kingfisher beer was found abandoned on train number 04616.

The estimated value of the seized beer is around ₹28,000. Following the seizure, the contraband was handed over to GRP Ara for necessary legal processing. An FIR has been registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, and further legal action is underway.

Police officials stated that the GRP and RPF are jointly conducting continuous special search operations to prevent the smuggling of illicit liquor via rail routes and to ensure passenger safety. This action was carried out under "Operation Satark," an initiative focused on maintaining strict surveillance against illegal activities in railway areas. Officials affirmed that such operations would continue in the future.