Tension gripped the Gursarai area of Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi district after a group of women launched a protest against a country liquor shop in Narayanpura. On November 2, furious women entered the shop, pulled out liquor crates and threw bottles and packets onto the road. Several bottles were smashed as protesters demanded the immediate closure of the outlet.
Allegations Over Multiple Deaths
The women alleged that alcohol consumption had destroyed several families in their neighbourhood. They claimed that more than six young men had died after consuming alcohol, leaving their families devastated. The protesters said women and children were bearing the consequences, while the growing availability of liquor was putting more lives at risk. However, the alleged link between these deaths and poisonous liquor has not been officially established.
Police and Administration Reach the Spot
Police personnel and administrative officials reached the location as the protest intensified. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sunil Kumar interacted with the women and heard their complaints. He assured them that their concerns would be examined and appropriate action would be taken under the rules. Following the administration’s intervention, the protest was brought under control.
Demand for Liquor Shop Closure
The women maintained that they would continue opposing the liquor shop if their demand for its removal was not addressed. The incident has raised serious questions about alcohol-related problems in local communities and the administration’s response to residents’ complaints. Authorities now face the responsibility of investigating the allegations surrounding the deaths and addressing the concerns raised by the protesting families.