On Gandhi Jayanti, country liquor was sold indiscriminately at many places in Kachwan police station area of Mirzapur. A liquor bottle worth Rs 70 was sold for Rs 100. Even though the shops remained closed, houses located near liquor vends were already closed to meet the demand.
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According to the government order, liquor and cannabis shops have been declared closed for one day on Gandhi Jayanti. All this was visible only on paper in Kachhwa area. The alcoholics were supplied their food by the profiteers along with the egg shops and paan kiosks located near the government contracts. Took advantage of the closure. Liquor was provided to the shopkeepers through government contract.
By making its stock, the profiteer sold the bottle worth Rs 70 openly for Rs 100. Anyone who asked for a little less money was directly told that this was the only bottle left. I have given it to you. If you want to take it then take it otherwise return the bottle. After getting information about liquor sale, the local police raided and detained two people.
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