Illegal Liquor Trade / Hundreds of Women Protest Illegal Liquor Trade in Mayurbhanj

Udala, Sep 12: A wave of anger has swept through Udala as hundreds of women marched to the local police station demanding an immediate halt to rampant illegal liquor trade in their villages. The protest reflects growing frustration over the destructive impact of alcohol on families and society.

Residents of Jualia, Naharapada, and Dungurudihi villages allege that liquor is being sold openly despite repeated objections. Families are being torn apart, with men spending their earnings on alcohol, leading to financial crises and domestic unrest.

Villagers say quarrels, violence, and instability have become routine in households. Disturbingly, even minors are reportedly falling prey to addiction, raising alarm among parents.

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Women claim they had earlier warned liquor traders to stop, but their pleas were ignored. With the trade continuing unchecked, they united to lodge formal complaints at Udala police station.

Their demand is clear: immediate action to shut down illegal liquor sales and protect families from further harm.

Police and administration have been urged to treat the issue seriously. Villagers warned that if no action is taken, they will intensify their agitation and block roads in protest.

The problem is not confined to Udala alone. Across towns and villages, unchecked liquor trade is wreaking havoc. Families are collapsing under financial strain as daily wages are squandered on alcohol. Domestic violence, unrest, and social instability are rising. Women and children, in particular, bear the brunt of this menace.

To address the crisis, villagers are demanding strict enforcement against illegal liquor traders.