In a bizarre and unprecedented case of alcohol smuggling in Bihar, a woman used a burqa to hide tetra packs of English liquor on her body, shocking the excise department. The incident occurred in Katihar district, where the woman, Sandhya Devi, was caught smuggling alcohol using a method so unique that it stunned the police.
The Smuggling SchemeThe story begins in Kumedpur, West Bengal, where Sandhya Devi, dressed in a burqa, boarded a train heading towards Katihar. Appearing to be an ordinary passenger, her real intentions were far from innocent. Sandhya had secretly taped nine liters of English liquor inside her burqa, concealing them against her body. The burqa, commonly worn by women for modesty, allowed her to pass through security checks unnoticed.
The Surprise DiscoveryThanks to a tip-off, the excise department was prepared for the smuggling operation. A trap was set near Mania station, and a female constable was stationed specifically to conduct a search of the woman. When Sandhya Devi was stopped and her burqa was removed, the officers were stunned as tetra packs of liquor began to fall out from underneath her clothing, one after another.
Smuggler’s ConfessionUpon questioning, Sandhya Devi, a resident of Majheli village in Katihar, confessed to being involved in liquor smuggling before. She explained that the burqa provided an excellent disguise, allowing her to avoid suspicion during the journey. She admitted that this was her latest attempt to smuggle alcohol, and that she had successfully used this method in the past as well.
A New Smuggling MethodThis case has raised eyebrows because of the unusual method of smuggling. While alcohol smuggling is not uncommon, it is usually done by hiding liquor in bags, vehicle compartments, or other objects. The use of a burqa to conceal alcohol is an entirely new tactic, one that had never been seen before.
The excise department has arrested Sandhya Devi, and legal action is being taken against her. This case has drawn attention for its creative yet shocking approach to smuggling and serves as a reminder of the lengths to which individuals will go to avoid detection.
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