Three alleged liquor smugglers were killed in Samastipur district of Bihar within four days, intensifying a gang war in the dry state. Victims included Prabhat Choudhary, his associate Sunny Kumar and Ishant Kumar, whose body was later discovered buried. Police say financial disputes and prior working relationships triggered the murders, prompting a stronger crackdown on smuggling networks.

Three alleged liquor smugglers were killed in Samastipur district of Bihar within four days, intensifying a gang war in the dry state. Victims included Prabhat Choudhary, his associate Sunny Kumar and Ishant Kumar, whose body was later discovered buried. Police say financial disputes and prior working relationships triggered the murders, prompting a stronger crackdown on smuggling networks.