Patna, Dec 3 || A liquor smuggler was arrested in Bihar's Chhapra district after an encounter with the state police.
With the formation of the new government in Bihar, police action against criminals has intensified, and consistent crackdowns are underway across the state.
The encounter occurred late Tuesday night at Durga Ghat under the Manjhi police station area of Saran district.
The accused was identified as liquor smuggler Ajay Rai.
When asked to surrender, the accused opened fire at the police.
According to Saran SSP Kumar Ashsih, Rai was shot in the leg during police retaliation, while another smuggler, Sukesh Kumar, surrendered on the spot.
The SSP said that both smugglers had reached the Manjhi area with a large consignment of illicit liquor transported by boat.