Liquor smuggling cases

Death of Dilip Puri, SHO, Khategaon

Khategaon Station House Officer Dilip Puri died during an operation against suspected liquor smugglers in Dewas, prompting his family to demand a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged liquor mafia involvement. Following his funeral with state honours, police detained Rahul Jaiswal in connection with the death as reported on 3 November 2026. Jaiswal is alleged to have managed a liquor shop and admitted to associations with the Congress party.

State vs Unknown truck driver — Bijnor liquor seizure case

Bijnor police seized 650 boxes of illicit English liquor worth 60 lakh rupees from a truck being transported from Punjab to Bihar. As reported on 27 October 2026, a driver was arrested in connection with the smuggling operation. The investigation is ongoing as police work to locate a suspect identified as the alleged kingpin, Rahul.

State vs Neha Jha — Samastipur liquor smuggling case

Neha Jha was arrested in connection with the seizure of 75 litres of liquor from the Swatantrata Senani Express at Samastipur Junction. She has been granted bail after spending 25 days in judicial custody.