Nawada, February 10: A crucial meeting of the task force was held at the district collectorate in Nawada, chaired jointly by District Magistrate Ravi Prakash and Superintendent of Police Abhinav Dhiman. The meeting focused on a thorough review of law and order, prohibition of alcohol, illegal mining, and other significant issues in the Nawada district.
During the meeting, several concrete directives were issued to maintain law and order, ensure a peaceful Holi celebration, and take strict action against illegal activities. The District Magistrate emphasized the effective implementation of alcohol prohibition. He noted that the festival of Holi would be celebrated in the first week of March, a time when the likelihood of alcohol smuggling and illegal production tends to rise.
The District Magistrate instructed that intensive campaigns should be conducted in all hotspot areas, previously identified alcohol production centers, and suspicious locations. Police stations were directed to conduct patrols and gather information from watchmen regarding alcohol production and sales sites, leading to immediate raids based on the information collected. Orders were also given for intensive monitoring and operations to prevent alcohol smuggling via motorcycles and four-wheelers at border check posts and alternative routes. If necessary, new check posts should be established, and additional forces deployed, as directed to the police and excise departments.
The District Magistrate expressed deep concern over the delay in destroying 18,531 liters of seized alcohol and issued a strict directive for its prompt destruction. Similarly, the auction process for 455 vehicles pending for auction was ordered to be expedited by the excise superintendent.
The District Mining Officer presented details of actions taken during the financial year 2025-26. This included 1,327 raids, 209 FIRs, 62 arrests, 401 vehicles seized, and a recovery of ₹5.5 million. Regarding brick kilns, it was reported that there are a total of 231 brick kilns in the district, with 101 having made full payments, resulting in a total recovery of ₹11.7 million. The District Magistrate instructed that continuous and effective action against illegal mining, transportation, and storage should be maintained. He stated that preventing illegal mining would not only protect revenue but also strengthen law and order in the district.
Present at the meeting were the Sub-Divisional Officers of Nawada Sadar and Rajouli, Sub-Divisional Police Officers, Headquarters Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Transport Officer, Excise Superintendent, District Mining Officer, and other senior officials. All officials were directed to coordinate efforts to ensure a peaceful and safe Holi celebration, adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards any illegal activities.
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