Operation Patna: Zee News sting operation exposes ground reality of Bihar liquor ban

Zee News team conducting a sting operation in Patna, exposed the ground reality of the liquor ban in the state of Bihar.

Bihar had banned the consumption and selling of alcoholic beverages in the state long ago, however, the sale of liquor continues in the state - in blatant abuse of the law. 
Zee News team, conducting a sting operation in Patna, exposed the ground reality of the liquor ban in Bihar.

Zee News' undercover reporter - who had no prior information about the liquor supplier - managed to get it just by making queries to a few common people.

While a few people first denied information on the availability of liquor, the reporter (pretending to be a guest in a marriage function) found an auto-rickshaw driver who agreed to get him the liquor. 

The auto-rickshaw driver then called the supplier and dropped the reporter in New Patliputra colony, a posh area just 2.5 kms away from CM Nitish Kumar's residence, who had taken an oath to make Bihar liquor-free.

After waiting for 2 long hours, a boy aged around 13-14, knocked on the team's car and asked if they demanded the liquor. Minor supplier showed 4 tetra pack of the liquor pricing 500 each, which was much higher than the actual price.

The team denied to buy any alcohol citing the brand issue, since the intention was only to expose the ground reality of Bihar's liqour ban.