During a liquor raid in the Barhat police station area of Jamui district in Bihar, villagers attacked the police team. The police were chased and beaten. In the case, 13 people were arrested and a video of the incident went viral on social media.
Jamui: A violent attack on a police team occurred on Friday in the Barhat police station area of Jamui district, Bihar. When the police team arrived to investigate the information about liquor production and sale in the village, villagers chased and beat them, attacking with sticks and batons. Several police personnel were injured in the incident. The police have arrested 13 people in this case.
As soon as the team, led by the Station House Officer, reached Kaddoo Tari village, villagers attacked them. The police stated that the attack was deliberate and poses a serious challenge to law and order.
Attack on Police Team with Sticks and Batons
The police team had reached Kaddoo Tari village around 4 PM on Friday to investigate the smuggling and manufacturing of liquor. As soon as the police began the raid, villagers attacked with sticks and batons and also attempted to snatch the weapons of the policemen. However, the police maintained restraint in their response, preventing a major mishap. A video of this entire incident is going viral on social media, which highlights the gravity of the situation.
Police sources informed that the attack was so severe that several personnel were injured and were immediately sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials stated that this incident is challenging from a law and order perspective, and a nexus between liquor smugglers and villagers is suspected to be behind it.
Growing Illegal Liquor Trade Despite Prohibition in Bihar
Despite the implementation of prohibition in Bihar, the illegal liquor trade is on the rise. Police actions are hindered by the network of liquor smugglers and local support. Experts believe that the illegal liquor trade is not only a threat to health but also has a serious impact on law and order.
Ensuring police safety and controlling illegal activities are significant challenges for the administration. The recurrence of such incidents clearly indicates that there are serious obstacles to law enforcement despite prohibition.
Gherao of Police Station and Protest
The next day after the attack, on Saturday, villagers attempted to gherao the police station, beating drums in protest against the police investigation. The administration deployed additional security forces to control the situation. The police have arrested a total of 13 people and have initiated legal proceedings after their identification. This incident comes just days after recent attacks on Jhajha police personnel.
Incidents of attacks on the police are continuously increasing in the district. Law enforcement has become challenging due to the pressure from sand mafia and liquor smugglers. This makes it clear that individuals involved in illegal activities at the local level are also prepared to resort to violence against the police.
