Ahead of Bihar's assembly elections, liquor smuggling attempts are escalating. Railway Protection Force seized a 'pickle' shipment at Varanasi Junction, uncovering 283 whisky bottles destined for Patna. This follows previous incidents, including the discovery of 316 bottles on the Lucknow-Barauni Express and arrests in Gorakhpur, highlighting intensified efforts to smuggle alcohol into the dry state.
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