Sundargarh village women in Odisha impose fine on liquor sellers, drinkers

Women in Rourkela's Ghoghar village have imposed strict penalties, including hefty fines and social boycott, against liquor sale and consumption. Driven by escalating domestic disputes, theft, and family distress caused by excessive drinking, they are demanding the immediate closure of the local liquor outlet. The community's united stand aims to restore peace and protect families from further hardship.