Monday, January 26, 2004
Payyanur: A people's forum under the Panchayat authorities have been formed in Kankol-Alappadamba Panchayat against illicit liquor and other intoxicating items such as Pan Masala.
In a huge rally of the common people in support of the People's Forum held at Mathil Town, it has been decided to enlighten the people about the negative impact of the use of illicit liquor as well as usage of Pan Masala. After the enlightenment period, if anyone found engaged in illicit liquor business, the People's forum will take initiative to take action against the culprit with the help of the Excise Department. Also the Panchayat authorities instructed all the shop keepers in the Panchayat not to sell Pan Masala and if found selling, their licence would be cancelled.
