Ghazipur Liquor Smuggling Nexus Exposed: RPF Jawan Suspended and GRP Constable Sent to Line Duty After Viral Audio Leak

Law enforcement agencies in Ghazipur have swung into action following the rapid circulation of an explosive audio clip allegedly implicating Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel in local liquor smuggling operations. The leaked audio recording features two security personnel discussing the execution of illegal alcohol trades, stopping vehicles for extortion, and managing financial kickbacks. Although media outlets have not independently verified the authenticity of the recording, the internal chatter has sparked widespread outrage and immediate departmental intervention.

Disciplinary Action: RPF Constable Suspended and GRP Head Constable Relegated to Line Duty

Following a preliminary internal review of the leaked audio—believed to capture conversations from roughly a month and a half ago—senior departmental authorities initiated swift punitive measures. RPF constable Arun Kumar has been placed under immediate suspension, while GRP head constable Jagnarayan has been reassigned to line duty. The controversial audio recording features discussions regarding a woman apprehended with a consignment of liquor, negotiations over vehicle key confiscations, avoiding public scuffles, and setting time limits on stopping vehicles during severe weather conditions. Furthermore, the dialogue makes references to a network of young operatives and demands for increased commission payouts originating from the Zamania sector.

Train-Based Liquor Smuggling Surges Along Kolkata-Delhi Route Following Bihar Prohibition

The scandal has once again turned the spotlight on the rampant illicit liquor trade flourishing along the crucial Kolkata-Delhi rail corridor in the wake of total alcohol prohibition in neighboring Bihar. Smugglers routinely procure liquor stock from border vends located across Chandauli, Ghazipur, and Ballia, subsequently trafficking the contraband aboard superfast and weekly express trains by exploiting unauthorized chain-pulling techniques. Operating out of major transit hubs like Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction, smuggling rings have continued to thrive despite previous tragedies. Notably, the region remains haunted by the brutal murders of two railway personnel who were ambushed and killed by smugglers along the tracks in the Gahmar police station area, underscoring the deep-rooted dangers and criminal nexus plaguing the rail network.