Deoghar, Oct. 18 -- Tension gripped Charki Pahad village under the Jasidih police station area of Deoghar yesterday evening after a mob of villagers attacked a joint police team during a raid against illicit liquor production.
One police officer from Jasidih sustained serious injuries in the incident and was rushed to Deoghar Sadar Hospital for treatment.
The raid was being conducted jointly by the Excise Department of Banka (Bihar) and Jasidih Police. Sources indicate the operation was part of preventive measures for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
During the operation, police seized approximately 60 litres of country-made liquor and detained two individuals for interrogation.
However, the situation escalated when a mob of villa...