Tribal women in Madhya Pradesh raid illegal liquor trade

Women from tribal areas in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district took strong action against illegal liquor sales. They are from the villages of Katak and Jamanjhiri and are frustrated with the Excise Department's lack of response. The women organized a raid and seized bottles of illicit alcohol from local vendors. During their protest, the women marched through their villages carrying the bottles. They later threw the confiscated liquor into a river, destroying it. Chanting slogans, they expressed their anger about how the illegal trade is harming their communities. Many villagers believe that the presence of illegal liquor has led to more domestic violence and social problems. Despite complaints and previous warnings to traders from Minister of State Narendra Shivaji Patel, the Excise Department has not effectively addressed the issue. The women emphasized that the illegal liquor trade is destroying homes and community life. They felt they had no choice but to take matters into their own hands. Reports suggest that the illegal liquor is being supplied by contractors who drop it off at various locations. Similar issues with illicit alcohol have been reported in other nearby villages. In a previous demonstration, women had demanded stricter enforcement of laws against illegal liquor sales at the Collectorate in Raisen.