Muktsar village bans sale of tobacco, energy drinks, drugs
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The panchayat, with a population of nearly 4,000, declared that anyone violating the order would face a fine of Rs 11,000. Out of this, Rs 6,000 would go to the village gurdwara fund, while Rs 5,000 will be given to the person reporting such a violation.
Village sarpanch Harpreet Kaur said the panchayat earlier this week had convened a meeting involving local shopkeepers to hold a debate over substance abuse. The panchayat unanimously passed a resolution imposing stringent prohibitions and penalties to provide a better environment for the residents.
As per the resolution, no shopkeeper will stock or sell any product containing tobacco or its substitutes, or energy drinks. If someone is caught taking drugs in a public place, the panchayat will report the matter to the police for legal action.
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