Liquor shop: opposition by Talapady public

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 28, 2017: Talapady residents stage a protest opposing the opening of a bar near Talapady Narlapadil on Nov 27 Monday.    Demanding that  a need for bringing an amendment to the law to prevent bars functioning in residential areas, said Minister for Food and Civil Supplies U T Khader.

 

Speaking after receiving the memorandum from protesters, who were opposing the opening of a bar near Talapady Narlapadil.  “After the Supreme Court’s order, the bars situated beside the highway are being shifted to residential areas. There is a need for a tough law to check the setting up of bars in residential areas. The issue of opening a bar at Talapady Narlapadil will be brought to the notice of the Excise Minister and Excise Department”, said the minister.

Villagers ignored :  Karnataka Gadinadu Rakshana Vedike President Siddeeq Talapady said that while issuing the permit, the gram panchayat has not consulted the villagers.   “If the bar is allowed to open, then we will hold a protest by locking Talapady gram panchayat,” he warned.

Taluk Panchayat member Surekha Chandrahas said the opening of a bar at Narla will pose inconvenience to the residents, especially women.