State of Bihar vs Unknown Liquor Smugglers — Murder of Excise Constable Ajit Kumar

Updates

1. News15 Oct 2026

   Excise constable shot dead by liquor smugglers in Bihar’s Nalanda

   PATNA: An excise constable was shot dead by suspected liquor smugglers during an operation in Bihar’s Nalanda district late on Wednesday night, police said.Cons

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An excise constable was shot and killed by people smuggling liquor.

   Who:

   Ajit Kumar is the excise constable who was killed. The suspects are unknown liquor smugglers. The police agency involved is the Pawapuri Police Station.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Pawapuri Police Station, Nalanda, Bihar.

   Why:

   The constable was killed during an encounter with individuals allegedly smuggling alcohol.

   What it means:

   The police are now investigating the murder of the officer by these unidentified suspects.

   The New Indian Express
2. News15 Oct 2026

   Liquor smugglers shot a constable dead: The team was chasing a vehicle loaded with liquor from Patna; incessant firing in Nalanda.

   Nalanda liquor mafia attack EIB team, police constable Ajit Kumar killed during investigation. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. In the Pawapuri police station area of Nalanda district, the horrific face of the liquor mafia has been revealed. Smugglers and liners opened indiscriminate fire on the Prohibition Department's Special Investigation Unit (EIB) team that was chasing a pickup truck loaded with liquor.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Liquor smugglers allegedly shot and killed a police officer during a high-speed chase.

   Who:

   The victim is an excise constable named Ajit Kumar. Unknown smugglers are the accused individuals. The Pawapuri police station is handling the investigation.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   The incident occurred in Nalanda, Bihar, and is filed at the Pawapuri Police Station.

   Why:

   The smugglers allegedly opened fire to escape while being chased by a team following their vehicle from Patna.

   What it means:

   The police have launched an investigation into the murder of the constable following the shootout.

   Dainik Bhaskar