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Crime
Police Raid on Illegal Liquor and Gambling in Lakhisarai Met With Attack on Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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A town police team that reached Lakhisarai on Diwali morning to act on a tip about illicit liquor and gambling was assaulted, leading to the arrest of 12 suspects.
Lakhisarai, Bihar – On the morning of Diwali, a team from the town police station entered the city after receiving a tip about illegal liquor sales and gambling activities. The officers aimed to conduct a raid on the suspected premises when a group of unruly individuals confronted them.
According to the police, the assailants used physical force and verbal threats, forcing the officers to retreat temporarily. Despite the resistance, the police managed to identify 19 persons linked to the illegal operations.
Law enforcement officials subsequently detained 12 of the identified individuals, charging them with violations related to the production and distribution of illicit alcohol and unauthorized gambling. The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by authorities in curbing underground vice activities during festive periods.
The police have lodged a formal complaint and are investigating the identities of the remaining suspects. No injuries to officers were reported, and the seized contraband is being processed for evidence.
According to the police, the assailants used physical force and verbal threats, forcing the officers to retreat temporarily. Despite the resistance, the police managed to identify 19 persons linked to the illegal operations.
Law enforcement officials subsequently detained 12 of the identified individuals, charging them with violations related to the production and distribution of illicit alcohol and unauthorized gambling. The incident highlights ongoing challenges faced by authorities in curbing underground vice activities during festive periods.
The police have lodged a formal complaint and are investigating the identities of the remaining suspects. No injuries to officers were reported, and the seized contraband is being processed for evidence.