Token prohibition takes a toll in Gujarat

Token prohibition takes a toll in Gujarat

The hooch tragedy that snuffed out 45 lives in Ahmedabad and Botad districts again lays bare the hollowness of the State prohibition law. While the affluent access premium alcohol through a time-tested network of bootleggers, the system leaves the underclass, with only the ₹20 pouch at its disposal, most vulnerable, reports Mahesh Langa The hooch […]

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Death toll in Gujarat hooch tragedy rises to 28

Death toll in Gujarat hooch tragedy rises to 28

Dozens are under treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. Dozens are under treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. As many as 28 people have died and over several dozens are under treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat where manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor is prohibited by the State government.  According to sources, toll […]

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