The Freedom Press
Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 3: Angry women staged a protest and vandalised a country liquor shop in Narayanpura locality under the Gursarai police station area of Jhansi district, allegedly following several deaths linked to alcohol consumption.
The protesters threw liquor bottles and cartons onto the road, destroying stock worth lakhs of rupees. They demanded the closure of the liquor outlet, alleging that around six to ten young men had died after consuming alcohol.
The protest created tension in the locality, with women expressing strong resentment against the continued operation of the liquor shop in their neighbourhood.
Following the incident, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sunil Kumar and other officials reached the spot and intervened to pacify the protesters.
The alleged deaths have raised concerns over the sale and consumption of liquor in the area. Authorities need to investigate the claims, ascertain the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths and take strict action if any illegal or spurious liquor supply is established.
The incident has raised concerns over alleged deaths linked to alcohol consumption and the need for authorities to investigate the matter, identify those responsible and take strict action against the sale of illicit or spurious liquor.
