Villagers hold stir against sale of arrack

Villagers hold stir against sale of arrack

Villagers of Halasinahalli Janatha colony staging a protest in front of Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Hassan on Tuesday, against the sale of arrack in their colony. dh photo

The protesters allegedthat peace in the village has been disturbed by sale of arrack.
The youths, menfolk and others are creating nuisance in inebriated condition.

Whatever amount earned in the day is spent on arrack in the evening. The families are totally ruined because of this illegal trade. They threatened to intensify their stir if their demands are not met.

Members of Anjaneyaswamy and Lakshmi Stree Shakthi Groups led the protest.

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