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Crime
Police raid illegal liquor, gambling in Lakhisarai on Diwali; 19 named, 12 arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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Police in Lakhisarai raided a premises suspected of illegal liquor trade and gambling on Diwali morning, identifying 19 participants and arresting 12 after the team faced resistance.
Lakhisarai town police launched a raid on a location suspected of dealing in illicit liquor and operating illegal gambling tables early on Diwali morning. The operation was prompted by a tip-off received by the town police station about the unlawful activities.
When the police team arrived, a group of local agitators confronted the officers, leading to a brief clash. The unruly elements attempted to impede the raid, forcing the police to use standard crowd‑control measures before they could secure the premises.
The confrontation resulted in the identification of 19 individuals linked to the illegal trade. Law enforcement officials subsequently detained 12 persons on charges of contravening the state's prohibition laws and gambling statutes.
Senior officials of the Lakhisarai police said investigations are ongoing and that further arrests may follow as they continue to probe the network behind the illicit operations.
When the police team arrived, a group of local agitators confronted the officers, leading to a brief clash. The unruly elements attempted to impede the raid, forcing the police to use standard crowd‑control measures before they could secure the premises.
The confrontation resulted in the identification of 19 individuals linked to the illegal trade. Law enforcement officials subsequently detained 12 persons on charges of contravening the state's prohibition laws and gambling statutes.
Senior officials of the Lakhisarai police said investigations are ongoing and that further arrests may follow as they continue to probe the network behind the illicit operations.