
In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, women protesting the illegal sale of liquor seized crates from a smuggler and smashed the bottles on the road. The incident occurred in the Sihora police station area, where villagers have long struggled with illicit liquor sales. This protest follows a previous demonstration two months ago that yielded no results. Residents are demanding a complete ban on liquor sales in Khirwa, Khamaria, and Bargi villages. Police arrived at the scene and promised an investigation and strict action against those involved in the illegal trade.
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