Date: 2026-04-09Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported consumption of illicit liquor by a student mistaking it as soft drink stored in a huge quantity at the dilapidated toilet of his school in Siswa area of Begusarai district, Bihar
**NHRC Action on Illicit Liquor Consumption by a Student in Bihar**
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken *suo motu* cognizance of a media report involving a fourth-standard student who accidentally consumed illicit liquor at a school in the Siswa area of Begusarai district, Bihar. On April 6, 2026, the student reportedly mistook the liquor for a soft drink while it was being stored in a dilapidated school toilet. Following the incident, police seized 23 cartons containing approximately 204 litres of illicit liquor from the premises.
The Commission has characterized the incident as a serious violation of human rights. In response, it has issued formal notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Bihar, requiring a detailed report within two weeks. The requested report must include the current health status of the child and the status of the ongoing investigation.
This incident took place within the context of Bihar’s status as a "dry state," where a total ban on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor has been in effect since April 5, 2016.
**Key Data and Metrics:**
* **Incident Date:** April 6, 2026
* **Location:** Siswa area, Begusarai district, Bihar
* **Quantity Seized:** 23 cartons (approx. 204 litres of illicit liquor)
* **Reporting Deadline:** Two weeks from the issuance of the NHRC notice
* **Legal Context:** Bihar liquor ban effective since April 5, 2016
* **Release ID:** 2250530 (Posted April 9, 2026)
Key Entities Referenced
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): The statutory body that took suo motu cognizance of a human rights violation regarding a student consuming illicit liquor in a school.
Bihar Liquor Ban: The state-wide prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and consumption of liquor imposed since April 2016, under which Bihar was declared a dry state.
Siswa, Begusarai, Bihar: The specific location where illicit liquor was stored in a school toilet and consumed by a fourth-standard student.
National Human Rights Commission
NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the
reported consumption of illicit liquor by a student
mistaking it as soft drink stored in a huge
quantity at the dilapidated toilet of his school in
Siswa area of Begusarai district, Bihar
Police seize 23 cartons containing about 204 litres of illicit
liquor from the school toilet
The Commission issues notices to the state Chief Secretary
and DGP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two
weeks
Posted On: 09 APR 2026 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports
that on 6th April 2026, a fourth standard student accidentally consumed illicit liquor mistaking it to be a
soft drink. It was stored in a huge quantity of bottles at a dilapidated toilet of his school in Siswa area of
Begusarai district of Bihar. He returned home in an intoxicated condition. The family members of the
student informed the school authorities about the incident and the matter was brought to the notice of the
police. Reportedly, the police seized a total of 23 cartons containing about 204 litres of illicit liquor from
the toilet.
The Commission has observed that the content of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation
of the human rights of the student. Therefore, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director
General of Police, Bihar, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. It is expected to
include the health status of the child and the investigation.
According to the media report, carried on 8th April 2026, the incident has occurred amid a ban on the
manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor imposed since 5th April 2016, when Bihar was declared a dry
state.
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