Women of Partewa Gram Panchayat have raised their voice against illegal production and sale of liquor in the village.In a memorandum submitted to Collector Niranjan Das, the women complained that they often face eve-teasing and vulgar comments by boozers.Besides, the addiction has now spread to children, who are often found near bars and in the company of alcoholics.
Meanwhile, women from Fulkarra village — 15 kilometers away from the district headquarters — have also come forward against sale of liquor in their village.A few days ago, the women had taken oath in the presence of Municipal Council President Mithleshwari Sahu and other peoples’ representatives for making the district liquor free.Recently, the members of Veerangana lakshmi Bai Mahila Mandal Samiti also launched an anti-liquor campaign.