India, Nov. 10 -- Liquor worth over Rs.48.79 crore was seized ahead of the second phase of Bihar assembly polls on Tuesday, officials said.

The campaigning for the Bihar polls ended on Sunday with voting for the 122 seats taking place on Tuesday. Drugs worth Rs.26.34 crore was also seized in the special drive.

A senior police officer said that due to strict surveillance and huge recoveries, no hooch tragedy was reported in the state ahead of election announcement or during the campaign period. Follow Bihar elections live updates

"By August 2025, as many as 84,789 persons had been arrested, including 29,903 involved in liquor trade. Besides, there 42,233 first information reports (FIRs) registered and 10,734 vehicles impounded. The seiz...