Man gets 10-yr jail in excise case

Buxar: The special excise court in Buxar sentenced a man, convicted of liquor smuggling, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs5 lakh. In case of non-payment of the fine, he will have to undergo an additional one year of imprisonment.

The verdict was delivered on Friday by Additional District and Sessions Judge-II-cum-Special Judge (Excise), Buxar. The convict, Manu Mishra, son of Dinanath Mishra, is a resident of Civil Lines under Buxar town police station area.

Special public prosecutors Awadhesh Kumar Rai, Ravindra Kumar Singh and Shyam Shrichandra said on Jan 28 this year, around 6pm, an excise department team was conducting a vehicle-checking drive at Veer Kunwar Singh Setu in the Town police station area. During the inspection, officials intercepted a youth coming from Uttar Pradesh.

A search led to the recovery of 4.140 litres of foreign liquor from his possession. Following the seizure, a case was registered on the statement of Basanti Kumari, assistant inspector of Buxar excise police station, and the accused was arrested. During the trial, the prosecution established the charges through documentary evidence and witness testimonies. Based on the evidence presented, the court found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence.