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Insidious network, demand for cheap liquor: Making of a hooch tragedy in Bihar
In Bihar's Masrakh, a liquor tragedy led to 39 deaths after locals consumed industrial alcohol mixed with urea, highlighting ongoing prohibition challenges.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 04:15 AM IST
Delhi cop killed: Driver of car that rammed constable arrested
Senior police officers ruled out that the “liquor mafia” had any role to play in the murder, adding that the two accused were not involved in bootlegging.
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 04:36 AM IST
House delegation to inspect ‘violations’ of liquor norms at Summit Building
In another inquiry, Samajwadi Party member Swami Omvesh sought to know if the state government intended to make Aadhaar Card mandatory for purchasing liquor.
Published on Nov 30, 2023 10:09 PM IST
Illegal vends, gangster funds & doorstep delivery: How hooch business thrives in Yamunanagar
The nexus is behind the spurious liquor tragedy that rocked the state this Diwali claiming lives of at least 20 people in Yamunanagar and Ambala district
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 07:16 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Farakpur (yamunanagar)
Bihar: SHO, driver critically injured after liquor mafia goons try to run over them
The SHO and driver fell into a ditch and sustained critical injuries on the head and other body parts, but superintendent of police Hriday Kant said they are out of danger
Published on Sep 12, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
Bihar: Liquor mafia attacks police in Aurangabad; SI, two constables injured
A liquor smuggler had been arrested, and an SUV along with 20 litres of illegal liquor were seized from the place, the police said
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:58 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
BJP submits memorandum to Bihar governor against Nitish govt
The BJP accused the chief minister Nitish Kumar-led government of stalling Bihar’s development for sheer politics and creating an atmosphere of lawlessness
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 04:54 PM IST
Himachal excise department cracks down on liquor mafia, 750 boxes seized
Himachal excise commissioner Yunus said that the department has intensified crackdown on the liquor mafia across the state to prevent illegal selling of liquor. Under the campaign, teams formed from different areas are taking action at different places
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 10:58 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Bihar Police unearths liquor mafia operating in graveyard
The issue came to light after a group of people, who went to the graveyard for a funeral, informed police about an open grave and some liquor pouches lying around it
Updated on Jun 06, 2023 01:02 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
Bihar East Champaran hooch tragedy accused arrested from Delhi: Police
In a press release issued by district police, East Champaran’s superintendent of police (SP) Kantesh Kumar Mishra said that they arrested one Rajesh Sahni, a resident of Nathupura in North Delhi
Updated on May 05, 2023 11:45 AM IST
Bihar liquor mafia: Mob attacks excise team, two women cops injured; 6 arrested
A case has been registered with Bikramganj police station and there has been a heavy deployment of police personnel to nab the assailants
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 04:34 PM IST
Prasun K Mishra
Hooch death toll rises to 31, show cause against seven excise inspectors
Seven excise inspectors were issued show cause notices for negligence of duty by the district magistrate of East Champaran Sourabh Jorwar
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:16 PM IST
7 Bihar excise officers get notice for hooch deaths as Motihari toll rises to 31
Two watchmen, or village chowkidar, were among the 183 people arrested during a drive against bootleggers. The two were found drunk
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Nitish Kumar takes a swipe at UP on Atiq Ahmad’s murder; BJP hits back
Atiq and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at nearly point-blank range in full media glare by three men posing as journalists in Prayagraj on Saturday night
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 03:23 PM IST
‘Not first time...’ : Anurag Thakur slams CM Kejriwal over liquor scam
Anurag Thakur hit out at Delhi CM and said, “…those who used to talk about agitation against corruption are seen drowning in the quagmire of corruption."
Published on Apr 15, 2023 02:10 PM IST
Written by Sreelakshmi B
Punjab: Sidhu challenges Mann to debate on AAP performance
After release from jail, former Punjab Congress chief calls on late Jalandhar MP Ch Santokh’s family, expresses condolences
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:40 PM IST
Punjab cleared entire power subsidy bill of ₹20,200 cr: Mann
Addressing the media, the CM said the AAP government’s strenuous efforts have transformed Punjab from a “fiscal deficit” to a “fiscal profit” state, by registering a revenue of ₹8,841 crore for the financial year 2022-23, up by 41.41% from the revenue generated in FY 2021-22.
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:58 PM IST
State’s finances back on track: Punjab CM Mann
Says Punjab has transformed from a ‘fiscal deficit’ to ‘fiscal profit’ state by massive generation of revenue
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:45 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Continue crackdown against manufacture of spurious liquor, apex court tells Punjab
Apex court reiterates that local police will be held responsible if any illegal distillery is found operating within their jurisdiction
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:13 AM IST
Press Trust of India
Death toll in Chhapra Hooch Tragedy soars to 50: Report
Most deaths have occurred over Wednesday and Thursday creating an uproar both at the state and national level as sale and consumption of alcohol have been banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government since April 2016.
Published on Dec 16, 2022 11:35 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
‘Influenced’ by Yogi Adityanath's policies, these 5 gangsters took this step
Shahjahanpur SP S Anand said these five gangsters were involved in the manufacture and sale of illegal liquor. Out of these, four are history sheeters.
Published on Apr 23, 2022 04:55 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aryan Prakash
Bottled up: Probe ordered into presence of liquor bottles in Bihar assembly
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has been facing flak over recent hooch tragedies that have claimed more than 40 lives.
Published on Dec 06, 2021 07:32 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
UP roadside eateries, dhabas on radar in drive against illicit liquor
An excise department official said that besides checking suspicious dhabas along the highways, the stock available at excise shops will be verified in the drive against illicit liquor trade.
Published on Mar 04, 2021 10:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Lucknow
Criminals kill police constable, severely injure sub-inspector in UP's Kasganj
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered strict action, including invoking National Security Act, against the accused.
Updated on Feb 10, 2021 12:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Lucknow
UP excise dept’s authenticity drive reveals liquor mafia’s wide network
Excise department officials say they have a formidable task to ensure the end of the liquor mafia in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Nov 24, 2020 01:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow/Kanpur | Manish Chandra Pandey and Haidar Naqvi
Join hands to fight liquor mafia: Jai Ram to opposition
The chief minister was responding to the motion moved by leader of opposition Mukesh Agnihotri on arrest of Una MLA Satpal Singh Raizada’s personal security officer and driver.
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 11:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Shimla | Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Man’s body found in canal, kin say liquor mafia killed him
Alleging that the police were delaying taking action and demanding immediate arrest, the family and relatives of the victim staged a protest.
Updated on Jun 22, 2018 09:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patiala | HT Correspondent
Congress accuses Uttarakhand govt of ‘favouring’ liquor mafia
The Congress on Thursday accused the Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government of “favouring” liquor mafia under the guise of a new excise policy
Published on Mar 29, 2018 09:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Journalist who took on liquor mafia in Madhya Pradesh town shot dead in office
Kamlesh Jain, a reporter for a Hindi daily, recently tipped off police about a local bootlegging racket. The suspects had threatened to kill him four days ago
Updated on Aug 16, 2019 02:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mansaur-Bhopal | Punya Priya Mitra and Rohit Soni, Mandsaur-bhopal