In Yamunanagar, 25 held for consuming alcohol in public

Teams of the special staff of the Yamunanagar police on Friday night arrested 25 persons for consuming alcohol at public places in the twin cities of Yamunanagar and Jagadhri.

Inspector Manoj Kumar, In-charge of the special staff, said the teams arrested 10 persons from areas falling under the jurisdiction of the Yamunanagar city police station; four from Sector-17; six from the area under the jurisdiction of the Jagadhri city police station; and five from the area falling under the Gandhi Nagar police station on charges of drinking alcohol at public places.

He warned dhaba operators not to serve alcohol.

“If dhaba operators are found serving alcohol to anyone, strict action shall be taken against them,” Kumar said.

Police spokesperson Chamkaur Singh said those who drank and served alcohol in public places in the district would not be spared.

“Drinking and serving alcohol at public places is illegal. On the directions of Ambala Division Inspector General of Police Pankaj Nain and Yamunanagar Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal, a special team has been formed in Yamunanagar district in this regard,” Singh said.

The police had received information that some residents were drinking alcohol in public places, with altercations having been reported in some such cases, he added.

“Inebriated people sometimes end up committing huge crimes such as murder due to excessive intoxication. Now, there will be no mercy for those who fight or create a ruckus at public places after drinking alcohol,” Singh said.