Arrack sale on rise after TASMAC closure, complain women in Tanjavur

The group claimed that arrack is freely available in the region and urged the government to curb the offence. According to reports, after the government restriction on the sale of liquor, spirit is illegally brewed and sold in sachets which are widely made available in Nallathadi village, Alagesapuram Panchayat near Kumbakonam. 

The sale of smuggled IMFL bottles is also on the rise. The women have also lodged a complaint with the Panthanallur police station in this regard. 

However, sources said that the police failed to act upon the complaint and hence, the women took to the streets, collected the sachets and conducted a stir at the Alagesapuram bus stand area and blocked vehicular movement. 

The police reached the spot after receiving information and Panthanallur inspector Sindhunadhi held talks with the women. After the police assured them of action and announced the arrest of the people involved in the offense, the group withdrew their agitation.