Jalna district imposes two‑day liquor ban amid gathering at Manoj Jarange’s protest site

The district administration of Jalna in Maharashtra issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of liquor for two consecutive days. The decision was taken in response to a sizable crowd that assembled at the protest site of Manoj Jarange, a local activist whose demonstration has drawn attention in the region. Officials said the ban aims to prevent potential disturbances and maintain public order during the gathering. The prohibition applies to all licensed outlets within the district, and enforcement teams have been deployed to ensure compliance. The administration will review the situation before lifting the ban, pending the dispersal of the crowd.