15,383 litre illicit liquor, Nepali currency seized in Bihar

October 03, 2015 23:06

As part of Election Commission's special drive, the authorities today seized 15,383 litres of illicit liquor and Nepali currency Rs 61,565 from different parts in poll-bound Bihar. Additional Chief Election Officer R Lakshamanan said with today's seizure total 3,93,013 litres of illicit liquor have been confiscated so far.

He said over Rs 61,565 Nepali currency was seized from Kishanganj district during the drive to enforce the election code. Besides, 3.5 kg of contraband ganja was seized from Khagaria district. Flying squad, static surveillance team and other agencies have so far seized Rs 12.48 crore, Lakshmanan said.

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