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Alcohol Sales Banned in 19 Karnataka Districts Ahead of Dussehra Processions
From October 21, Karnataka has imposed a temporary ban on alcohol sales in 19 districts, including Bangalore, to ensure peaceful Dussehra celebrations.
The Karnataka government announced a temporary prohibition on the sale of alcohol in 19 districts, including the state capital Bangalore, effective from October 21.
The ban is aimed at ensuring that the final day processions of the Dussehra festival, scheduled over the next few days, proceed peacefully and without incidents.
Officials said the measure is part of a broader effort to maintain law and order during the large gatherings that accompany the celebrations, which attract thousands of devotees and tourists.
The prohibition will remain in force for the duration of the Dussehra festivities, after which normal sales are expected to resume.
The ban is aimed at ensuring that the final day processions of the Dussehra festival, scheduled over the next few days, proceed peacefully and without incidents.
Officials said the measure is part of a broader effort to maintain law and order during the large gatherings that accompany the celebrations, which attract thousands of devotees and tourists.
The prohibition will remain in force for the duration of the Dussehra festivities, after which normal sales are expected to resume.