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Alcohol sales banned in Bangalore during Ganesh Visarjan
Authorities have imposed a ban on the sale of alcohol in Bangalore as part of the Ganesh Visarjan festivities.
Bangalore authorities have announced a complete prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the Ganesh Visarjan celebrations. The ban applies to all licensed liquor outlets across the city for the duration of the festival.
The measure is intended to maintain public order and ensure the safety of devotees participating in the religious procession and immersion rituals. Officials indicated that restricting alcohol consumption helps prevent disturbances and potential incidents in crowded areas.
Enforcement will be carried out by police and local municipal officials, who have been instructed to monitor compliance and take action against any violations of the prohibition.
The measure is intended to maintain public order and ensure the safety of devotees participating in the religious procession and immersion rituals. Officials indicated that restricting alcohol consumption helps prevent disturbances and potential incidents in crowded areas.
Enforcement will be carried out by police and local municipal officials, who have been instructed to monitor compliance and take action against any violations of the prohibition.