AGARTALA, Oct 15 (TIWN): Despite of several orders by the authority of banning on sell of liquor during puja tenure, many shops carried on with their business illegally.

Aiming to maintain the Law and order in the State, West Tripura District Magistrate has ordered to keep the liquor shops close from October 20 to 22.

Under the Tripura Excise Act 174 a (e) it has been mentioned that all liquor licenses shall close their premises. Therefore, in order to ensure peace during the puja tenure, an order has been circulated that all the liquor shops will remains close.

Despite of several initiatives taken by the authority to control the consumption of alcohol during the Puja tenure to avoid any untoward incidents, many liquor ships continues to their business in the dark.

Reportedly, there are some traders who continue to sell the liquors illegally. The illegal trade of liquor during the celebration raised problems for the passerby especially for the girls. Even teenagers create chaos on the road and in the crowded area.

Besides, many reports of accidents come up as the riders or the riders drive after consuming alcohol. Many a time the girls have to face harassment and are being teased on the road and in the crowded areas.

Allegation has been rose against the police that despite of noticing several times, they play the role of silent spectator which gives rise to several untoward incidents during the puja hour.

However, despite of massive security in the State to avoid any untoward incidents, the police personnel should also keep keen eyes towards the illegal business in liquor shop during puja tenure.