TWO LADY SMUGGLERS ARRESTED WITH IMFL

TWO LADY SMUGGLERS ARRESTED WITH IMFL

17-JUNE-ENG 3

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR--------------------------Two female smugglers were arrested with 30 liters of illicit liquor during a joint operation by the RPF (Railway Protection Force) and GRP (Government Railway Police) at the railway station on Tuesday. This action was carried out based on reliable information under "Operation Satark."

RPF Inspector Kundan Singh stated that on Tuesday, around 11:00 AM, following the arrival of Train No. 20802 (Down) at Buxar station, a joint team of RPF and GRP conducted a thorough search of the train. During the search, a total of 30 liters of liquor was recovered from suspicious bags; the estimated value of the seized liquor is ₹25,380.

The arrested women have been identified as Indu Devi (32), wife of the late Shailesh Ravidas, a resident of Gonpura (Phulwari Sharif Police Station, Patna district), and Savita Devi (35), wife of Bablu Paswan, a resident of Chiksi (Sigori Police Station, Patna district).

The RPF and GRP took both accused into custody and registered a case against them at the Buxar GRP police station. After completing the necessary legal formalities, both were sent to court for judicial proceedings.

RPF officials stated that the campaign to curb the smuggling of illicit liquor via the railways would continue, and strict surveillance is being maintained regarding suspicious activities.