KKN Gurugram Desk | In a shocking breach of security, a seized luxury car linked to a liquor smuggling case was stolen directly from the Ram Pur Hari police station premises in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The incident took place at around 2 AM on Tuesday night, and was captured on CCTV—though unfortunately, the footage lacks a clear angle to identify the thieves.

The stolen car had been seized on June 11, during a police raid in Tengraha Gosai Pur, under the Liquor Prohibition Act. The vehicle was impounded after 54 litres of foreign liquor of Nepali origin were recovered. However, the accused smuggler, identified as Santosh Kumar Yadav alias Mithailal, managed to escape under the cover of darkness.

Stolen From Right Inside the Police Compound

The fact that the vehicle was stolen from inside a police station, with officers present on duty, has raised serious questions about law enforcement vigilance in Bihar. Sources report that the thieves entered the Ram Pur Hari police station at around 2:00 AM, started the luxury car, and drove off without alerting any personnel on site.

Notably, the car was parked within the compound as evidence in the ongoing liquor smuggling investigation. The shocking part is that no officer noticed the theft until the vehicle was reported missing hours later.

CCTV Captures Theft, But Identity of Thieves Still Unknown

According to police sources, the incident has been partially recorded on the police station’s CCTV camera system. However, the camera angle did not capture the faces or number plates clearly, making identification challenging.

Law enforcement agencies have now sought help from technical forensic experts to enhance the footage and identify the culprits through video processing and cross-matching with other surveillance data.

SSP Forms Special Investigation Team

Taking the incident very seriously, Muzaffarpur SSP Sushil Kumar has initiated a high-level inquiry. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed under his direct supervision.

The team has started examining:

• CCTV footage from nearby streets and homes

• Footage from major exit and entry roads

• Police station logs and staff movement records

SSP Sushil Kumar stated:

“This is a grave security lapse. Those responsible—inside and outside—will face strict action. No one will be spared.”

How Was the Car Originally Seized?

The now-stolen luxury vehicle had been seized during a night raid on June 11 in Tengraha Gosai Pur (Mall Toli). Police recovered 54 litres of foreign liquor, allegedly smuggled in from Nepal—violating Bihar’s liquor prohibition laws.

During the raid, the main accused Santosh Kumar Yadav alias Mithailal managed to escape. The vehicle was then transported to Ram Pur Hari police station as case evidence.

The liquor prohibition in Bihar prohibits the sale, possession, and transportation of alcohol, and offenders can face severe legal consequences under the state’s stringent anti-liquor laws.

Public Reaction and Political Questions

The news of this luxury car theft from a police station has gone viral on local media and social media platforms, sparking a fresh debate on law and order in Bihar.

Many have questioned:

• How could someone steal a car from under police custody?

• Why weren’t officers on night duty alerted by the car’s ignition or movement?

• Is there a deeper nexus between smugglers and insiders?

Some political leaders have demanded a judicial probe and disciplinary action against the station officers for criminal negligence.

A Pattern of Lapses?

This is not the first time a police station in Bihar has come under fire for mishandling seized evidence. In past incidents:

• Seized liquor vanished from police lockups

• Confiscated weapons went missing

• Vehicles under custody were found damaged or stolen

Such recurring incidents suggest an urgent need to strengthen evidence management and station-level accountability across the state.

Legal Ramifications Ahead

As the car was official case property, its theft now adds a new FIR to the original liquor smuggling case. Police have added sections related to:

• Theft of government property

• Criminal trespass

• Tampering with court-bound evidence

This development may also affect the ongoing trial against Santosh Kumar Yadav, who remains absconding. Legal experts say that loss of the seized vehicle may complicate the prosecution, unless the car is recovered quickly.

What Happens Next?

The police are:

• Working with local informants to gather leads

• Analyzing toll booth data and license plate readers (ANPR)

• Alerting vehicle check posts along the Bihar-Nepal border

According to sources, the stolen car is likely to be used by criminal networks or sold off in grey markets unless recovered quickly.

Senior officers have warned that any police personnel found negligent or complicit will be suspended or dismissed under disciplinary codes.

Bihar’s Liquor Ban and Enforcement Challenges

This incident once again highlights the challenges Bihar faces in enforcing its liquor prohibition law. While the intention behind the 2016 ban was to curb alcohol-related crime and health issues, its implementation has been plagued with:

• Underground smuggling routes

• Cross-border liquor influx from Nepal, Jharkhand, and UP

• Corruption within enforcement agencies

The theft of a seized vehicle meant to serve as court evidence only further undermines the credibility of the anti-liquor enforcement.

The Muzaffarpur luxury car theft incident is more than just a case of grand theft—it is a damning indictment of internal policing systems. A car seized under an active liquor smuggling case, stolen from within police premises, without any resistance or awareness, is a clear signal that security protocols must be urgently revisited.

As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on whether the Muzaffarpur Police Department can crack the case and restore public trust in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Bihar’s ongoing struggle with liquor law enforcement continues to make headlines.