Video: Bihar Excise Department Arranges Special Ward For VIPs Caught Intoxicated In Public

Several internet users slammed the Bihar government and noted that in a state where liquor is banned, VIPs are going to get preferential treatment for consuming alcohol.

In a first of its kind, the Excise Department in Bihar has arranged for a "VIP ward" for public figures caught intoxicated publicly in the dry state. The VIP cells have been constructed in Bihar's Samastipur in order to keep "government employees, public representatives and other elite people of society" detained for 24 hours.  VIP cells are constructed to keep govt employees, public representatives & elite people of society who are caught consuming alcohol. Arrangements made for two beds, sofa, table and a trained dog have been kept at the gate for their safety: SK Chaudhary, Excise Superintendent pic.twitter.com/l8DdSF4GhO

Speaking to the news agency ANI, SK Chaudhary, Excise Superintendent, said that in the VIP cell, arrangements have been made for two beds, air conditioners, sofas and tables. Moreover, he added that a trained dog has also been kept at the gate of the VIP ward for their safety. 

Internet users were quick to slam the Bihar government for such treatment to VIPs. Reacting to the ANI tweet, netizens noted that in a state where liquor is banned, VIPs are going to get preferential treatment for consuming alcohol.