Hundreds of women protest illicit liquor trade in Odisha village

Tension flared at Tinighaaria village under Nadigaon Panchayat in Dhusuri police limits of Bhadrak district after hundreds of women staged a strong protest against the alleged illegal sale of liquor in the area.

According to reports, a person was allegedly selling illicit liquor near the 'Kochila Nayakani Pitha', a locally revered religious site. Alleging that the illegal liquor trade was adversely affecting families and disturbing the social environment of the village, the women united in protest.

In a dramatic display of anger, the protesters seized several sacks of country liquor from the spot and destroyed them on the road as a mark of their resentment. The agitation created a tense situation in the locality for some time.

On receiving information about the incident, Dhusuri police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control. Police sources said further inquiry is underway, and necessary legal action will be taken based on the findings.

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"Whatever the men in the family earn, they use it to consume alcohol and return home in an inebriated state. They are even selling the vegetables they produce just to buy liquor. When the women protest against this behaviour, they are subjected to physical abuse. In such circumstances, how are we supposed to run our families and nurture our children?" asked Bhagabati Sahu, a protesting woman.