India, Dec. 3 -- The Saran police arrested notorious liquor mafia Ajay Rai after a brief encounter in the Manjhi police station area on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The operation was specifically aimed at cracking down on illegal liquor networks and hardened criminals in Bihar.

According to Saran SP Kumar Ashish, Rai sustained a bullet injury in his leg and is currently undergoing treatment at Siwan Sadar hospital. The incident took place around 1am at Durga Ghat when a police team tried to intercept him following a tip-off.

When asked to surrender, the accused opened fire at the police. "Ajay Rai was shot in the leg during police retaliation, while another smuggler, Sukesh Kumar, surrendered on the spot. Both smuggle...