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UP districts bordering dry Bihar ‘high’ on liquor revenue; alcohol flows via river routes

Districts bordering Bihar are leading Uttar Pradesh in excise revenue, with some exceeding targets by over 100%. This surge is attributed to tipplers from the ‘dry’ state crossing over or engaging in bulk purchases for smuggling. Even economically weaker eastern UP districts are outperforming affluent western counterparts, highlighting a significant cross-border demand.

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