Hyderabad: Adivasi women in Pulsi and Kosai villages of Talamadugu mandal, Adilabad, came out in protest against the presence of belt shops in their community on Thursday, April 11.
Expressing their frustration, the women poured toddy and wine supplied through these shops onto the ground, demanding the closure of the shops.
The protesting women highlighted the detrimental impact of alcohol availability, particularly through the expansion of belt shops, on the lives of Adivasi youth. They emphasised the risks of addiction to alcohol and adulterated tobacco, urging officials to address the issue promptly.
The women threatened to continue their protests against the shops if immediate action was not taken to shut them down.
They pointed out the dangers of addiction to alcohol and adulterated tobacco, stressing the need for officials to address this issue. They threatened to continue taking action against these shops if action was not taken quickly.
