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India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
Whinnying Whiskey Couriers: 2 Horses Crossed UP-Bihar Border With Booze Worth Lakhs; Cops Left Dazed By This Genius Smuggling Hack
West Champaran (Bihar)/New Delhi: Move over human smugglers, the Bihar Police has just busted two four-legged operatives who were running a solo liquor racket across state lines and doing it better than most humans. In a bizarre case that took place in Bettiah, the local police did not arrest a gang of smugglers, they seized two horses instead. Why? Because these two clever stallions were carrying liquor worth lakhs strapped to their backs and trotting freely from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar. The horses would cross the UP border solo in the dead of night, sneak into Bihar undetected and deliver their liquid cargo to waiting contacts. No smugglers in sight, no noise, just hooves and high-value booze. The Great Horse Heist Ever since liquor prohibition was enforced in Bihar, it seems even animals have been roped into the underground economy. These two horses, now in police custody, were busted while on a cross-border booze run through the Gandak River's diara (riverbed) route. The cops from Nautan Police Station, acting on a tip, caught one of the horses with a load of four cartons of premium English liquor – roughly 34 litres. These horses, according to reports, were specially trained for smuggling, taught the route and sent off on their own to complete the 'mission'. Horsepower With a Plan Liquor smugglers in the region, as it turns out, have upgraded their tactics. They now train horses to memorise cross-border paths. Once trained, the horses are loaded up with boxes of alcohol and sent off alone. With no human handler in sight, they are nearly impossible to stop or trace. On the night of March 11, 2025, during a routine patrol, Nautan SHO Rajesh Kumar and his team spotted a few horses near the banks of Gandak. Suspicious, they moved in only to discover that the animals were hauling alcohol. The cops were stunned: each horse had cartons of liquor slung across its back, neatly tied and secure. No smugglers were caught, but the sheer ingenuity of the trick left the police team reeling. Some Escaped Into the Night According to officials, a few horses managed to cross the river and escape, successfully completing their boozy border run. Meanwhile, border villages in UP adjacent to Bihar are reportedly seeing a spike in horse purchases. It has raised eyebrows. While the horses are in custody, the smugglers remain elusive. But the message is loud and clear: in Bihar's prohibition-era economy, even animals are being weaponised for liquor logistics. The case has left locals amused, officials baffled and smugglers – well, galloping free for now.
India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
IYC protests in Delhi against Bihar Government over FIR on Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress workers staged a protest in Delhi against the Bihar government on Friday following an FIR filed by the Darbhanga district administration against Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly organising an event at the Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga without official permission. The protesters condemned the action, terming it an attempt to suppress political activities. Earlier on Thursday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that Bihar Police tried to stop him on his way to Ambedkar Hostel, Darbhanga district administration on Thursday said that they will take action against him for the violation of Section 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The District Magistrate of Darbhanga told ANI, 'Darbhanga district administration to take action against Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for violation of CRPC 163.' Earlier today, calling the NDA government in Bihar a 'Double Engine Dhokebaaz Sarkaar', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Bihar Police stopped him on his way to the Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga. 'The Bihar Police tried to stop me. But they could not stop me because your power (minority community) is watching over me. We told PM Narendra Modi that you have to conduct a census... Under your pressure, PM Narendra Modi announced a caste census in the country. Scared of your pressure, he placed the Constitution on his forehead. But their government is against democracy, the Constitution, and the minorities. This is the government of Adani-Ambani and not yours,' Rahul Gandhi said, addressing the gathering in Darbhanga. 'I guarantee that the moment our government forms in India and in Bihar, and implements everything that you deserve,' he added. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi, following his allegations, asked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar since when the dialogue became a 'crime in the state.' 'NDA's 'Double Engine Dhokebaaz Sarkaar' in Bihar is preventing me from interacting with Dalit and backward students in Ambedkar Hostel. Since when has dialogue become a crime? Nitish ji, what are you afraid of? Do you want to hide the state of education and social justice in Bihar?' the Lok Sabha LoP said. (ANI)
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"30-32 cases against me; these are all the medals": Rahul Gandhi
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 15 (ANI): After a case was filed against Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi by the Darbhanga district administration for violating Section 163 of the CrPC, Gandhi referred to the cases as 'medals' and said he already has 30-32 cases against him. He mentioned that he faces around 30-32 cases, which he viewed as a testament to his commitment to social justice and his willingness to challenge the status quo. Speaking to the media in Patna, he said, 'I have 30-32 cases against me; these are all the medals.' Despite the legal challenges, Gandhi remained resolute in his stance on social issues and continues to advocate for the rights of marginalised communities. He emphasised the need for a caste census to better understand and address social and economic disparities. Further, during his address in Darbhanga, he advocated for implementing reservation laws in private colleges and universities, ensuring equal opportunities for marginalised communities. said that he reiterated his party's commitment to social justice during his visit to Bihar, calling for the full implementation of reservation laws and the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservations and called for removing the 50% cap on reservations, allowing for more representation and opportunities for underrepresented groups. '...I talked about the caste census there (at the college hostel) and also said that the law which is there - reservation in private colleges and universities - that law should be implemented. Also, the 50% barriers in the reservation should be removed. These are our demands and we will fulfil them,' he said. Ahead of this, the Darbhanga district administration said on Thursday that they would take action against him for the violation of Section 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Crpc). The District Magistrate of Darbhanga told ANI, 'Darbhanga district administration to take action against Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for violation of CRPC 163.' The action came after Gandhi reached Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga despite being denied of permission by Bihar Police. Meanwhile, Darbhanga JDU MP Sanjay Jha also questioned Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Bihar Police tried to stop him on his way to Ambedkar Hostel, stating that 'was any political meeting ever held in a hostel?' Jha further said that it was given as permission was sought for the town hall. 'In Darbhanga, where he (Rahul Gandhi) had sought permission, the administration did not give permission because is any political meeting ever held in a hostel? But when his party later sought permission in the town hall, they were given permission...' Rahul Gandhi has reached Bihar to launch 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi says he faces 30-32 cases, calls them ‘medals'
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday referred to the cases against him as 'medals,' saying he has 30-32 cases and sees them as a testament to his fight for social justice. The Congress leader's comment came after Darbhanga district administration filed a case against him for violating Section 163 of the CrPC. 'I have 30-32 cases against me; these are all the medals,' Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Patna. During his address in Darbhanga, he also called for the implementation of reservation laws in private colleges and universities. He reaffirmed his party's focus on social justice and urged the removal of the 50 per cent cap on reservations to allow greater representation for underrepresented groups. 'I talked about the caste census there (at the college hostel) and also said that the existing law on reservation in private colleges and universities should be implemented. Also, the 50 per cent cap on reservations should be removed. These are our demands, and we will fulfill them,' said Rahul Gandhi. Darbhanga district administration announced on Thursday that it would take action against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for violating Section 163 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The district magistrate of Darbhanga told ANI, 'Darbhanga district administration to take action against Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for violation of CRPC 163.' This action followed Gandhi's arrival at Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga despite being denied permission by Bihar Police. Meanwhile, Darbhanga JDU MP Sanjay Jha questioned Gandhi's claim that Bihar Police tried to stop him from reaching Ambedkar Hostel, asking, 'Was any political meeting ever held in a hostel?' Jha further said that permission was granted because it was requested for the town hall. 'In Darbhanga, where he (Rahul Gandhi) had sought permission, the administration did not give permission because is any political meeting ever held in a hostel? But when his party later sought permission in the town hall, they were given permission,' Jha said. Rahul Gandhi has arrived in Bihar to launch the 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' in Darbhanga.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Should use his mind": BJP's Dilip Jaiswal slams Rahul Gandhi over Darbhanga visit
Patna (Bihar)[India] May 15 (ANI): Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday lashed out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, after the latter alleged that the Bihar Police stopped him on his way to Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga. Jaiswal took a dig at the LoP and said that Gandhi should 'use his mind' and share an itinerary before using a government building. He said, 'He should use his mind. If he had to use a government building or hostel, he should have sent an official itinerary. He is the leader of opposition and a state President of a party has to teach this to him.' 'Why does he suddenly need to go to the Dalit children after so many years of independence? Since 1965, they have kept the Dalit and poor status quo. Narendra Modi came in 10 years ago only and the world is watching the work he is doing for the last line of the unprivileged,' he added. Jaiswal questioned the loyalty of the Gandhi family towards the underprivileged, 'What has Rahul Gandhi and his ancestors been doing for 65 years? He should apologise to the Dalit society for this. I want to expose his hypocrisy. Why did they (Rahul Gandhi and Congress) insult Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of the constitution?... Memorials of Congress leaders were constructed on 50 acres of land each, but not of Baba Bhimrao Ambedkar. I thank PM Narendra Modi for erecting his memorial in Janpath.' LoP Rahul Gandhi had earlier alleged that the 'NDA's 'Double Engine Dhokebaaz Sarkaar' in Bihar was preventing him from interacting with Dalit and backward students in Ambedkar Hostel. While addressing a gathering in Darbhanga he said, 'The Bihar Police tried to stop me. But they could not stop me because your power (minority community) is watching over me. We told PM Narendra Modi that you have to conduct census... Under your pressure, PM Narendra Modi announced caste census in the country. Scared of your pressure, he placed the Constitution on his forehead. But their government is against democracy, the Constitution, and the minorities. This is the government of Adani-Ambani and not yours.' The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020. (ANI)
