Safety Concerns Rise in Nagpur, Pubic Drinking Seen in Saraswati Vihar
Nagpur, India- With the increase in the cases of drunk and driving, residents of Saraswati Vihar Colony and Gajanan Nagar in southwest Nagpur are taken aback by the nuisance caused by individuals consuming alcohol openly on the streets, in broad daylight. This issue has sparked outrage among the locals.
It has become a common sight for people to purchase alcohol and water bottles from nearby shops and engage in public drinking under the trees during the day. There is widespread speculation that this activity continues with the unspoken approval of the police, effectively turning the area into an open bar for these drinkers.
Residents are particularly frustrated with the increasing number of people drinking near the main entrance of Saraswati Vihar, either parked or standing by the roadside. Some residents have even reported seeing people drinking within their residential areas, making it difficult for women to step out safely. Women now have to venture out with caution due to the rising presence of hooligans and drunkards, who frequently break liquor bottles on the streets.
Afternoons and evenings see a surge in this nuisance, with public drinkers even urinating openly on the streets, adding to the disgraceful conditions. The situation is so severe that girls and women feel unsafe moving freely within their locality.
Ironically, Pratap Nagar Police Station is just a stone's throw away, yet the area remains plagued by this issue. Despite numerous complaints to the police by the residents, no action has been taken, leading to calls for permanent police deployment in the area. If the situation remains unaddressed, the residents have threatened to stage a protest.
Notably, this constituency falls under Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, adding to the residents' frustration over the lack of effective intervention.
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