Buxar, Dheeraj Kumar, 15th May 2026: In a shocking development from Bihar’s Buxar district, a large quantity of liquor was allegedly recovered from inside the premises of the District Transport Office (DTO), triggering panic within the administration and raising fresh questions over the enforcement of the state’s prohibition law.
The recovery was reportedly made from a guard room and an adjoining kitchen located inside the DTO office campus. Following the discovery, police and the excise department launched a joint investigation, while the entire guard room area was sealed.
Raid Conducted After Secret Tip-Off
According to officials, police received confidential information suggesting that liquor had been stored inside the guard room of the DTO office. Acting swiftly, a joint team of the police and excise department carried out a raid at the premises.
During the search operation, officials recovered several bottles of liquor, empty bottles and liquor packets from cupboards, rooms and the attached kitchen area. The recovery created a stir inside the government office campus, especially as Bihar continues to enforce complete prohibition.
Four Security Guards Detained for Questioning
Soon after the raid, police detained four security guards deployed at the office premises and began intensive questioning. Investigators are now trying to determine how liquor entered a government office campus and whether any organized network was operating from inside the premises.
Officials believe the interrogation could lead to further revelations.
SDPO Confirms Investigation Underway
Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gaurav Pandey said the liquor was recovered from the guard room and its connected kitchen area. He added that officials are currently preparing the seizure list, after which the exact quantity of liquor recovered will be confirmed.
The SDPO stated that the matter is being treated seriously and every angle is under investigation.
DTO Distances Himself From the Matter
Reacting to the incident, the District Transport Officer claimed he had little knowledge of activities inside the guard room. He said the room was located in a corner of the lower section of the building and that he did not frequently visit the area.
The DTO further stated that security personnel were generally allowed privacy in their designated spaces. However, he maintained that strict legal action would be taken if any guard is found guilty during the investigation.
Serious Questions Over Monitoring in Government Offices
The recovery of liquor from within a government office campus has become a major talking point in the district. The incident has once again sparked debate over the effectiveness of Bihar’s liquor ban and the monitoring mechanisms within government institutions.
Local residents and officials alike are questioning how liquor could allegedly be stored inside a sensitive government premises despite strict prohibition laws in the state.
Police and the excise department are continuing their investigation, and officials say more disclosures are likely in the coming days.
