Patna Police Busts International Drug Racket; Major Traffic Changes for Christmas

• Patna Police uncovered an international drug racket operating under the guise of a tea shop in Maneer, arresting the vendor who amassed crores in illegal assets.
• Six family members of the arrested tea vendor were also detained for interrogation in connection with the drug and jewelry trade.
• In Samastipur, two accused were arrested for the murder of BJP leader Rupak Sahni; Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary cited mutual dispute and suspended the local station in-charge.
• Patna implemented extensive traffic diversions for Christmas crowds, restricting commercial vehicles, autos, and e-rickshaws, especially around Gandhi Maidan.
• Specific route changes include diversions for Danapur, Ashok Rajpath, Exhibition Road, and Bakarganj, advising passengers to plan accordingly.

Why It Matters: Patna sees major drug bust and Christmas traffic changes, while Samastipur addresses BJP leader's murder.