Malappuram Hooch Tragedy: Excise Minister Promises To Take Action
PK Gurudas avoids question on liquor mafia-excise connections | By Yentha
On Sep 07, 2010
| Kowdiar, Trivandrum: Strict action will be taken against the perpetrators behind the hooch tragedy in Malappuram, regardless of political backgrounds, said Minister PK Gurudas in a press conference here today. He confirmed that the tragedy was a result of using methelated spirit meant for industrial use. The government had already suspended the Deputy Excise Commissioner and Assistant Excise Commissioner. “More suspensions will follow,” Gurudas said. Describing the death of 17 people as very tragic, the minister announced that the compensatory package announced by the Chief Minister will be distributed today itself. Further, the government will take care of the medical expenses of the hospitalised. The minister also said that the government would probe into the allegations that there was arson at play. When questioned about the alleged links between the excise officials and illicit liquor traders, the minister said that corruption was a topic to be discussed later and not the issue at hand now. He said that corruption is a common phenomenon and admitted that such relations may exist. When the minister said that the political backgrounds of the people involved will not be considered, he was asked whether it has been confirmed that they are political workers. To this the minister replied: “There is no one without political views in the state.” |
Minister PK Gurudas at the press conference
Gurudas dismissed the allegations that the shops were burnt to destroy samples and evidence. He said that evidences from most of the shops have already been collected.
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Comments
Everybody knows that drinking liquors is injurious to health and against the basic principles of Indian culture, where our great leader Mahathma Ghandhi lived in principle and wanted all Indians to follow for the betterment of the health society. Doctors also advisng the ill effets of liquor drinking which is spoiling the families. Inspite of knowing all the evil effects, if people drink and die, we should not show any sympathy. It should be a lessen for other drunkards.
Ganesh,
on Sep 13, 2010 06:25:19 AM
Ganesh,
on Sep 13, 2010 06:25:19 AM
Absolute rubbish, Ganesh. There is a world of difference from social drinking and being a drunkard. The latter has to be dealt with. I agree but that is not to say that everyone deserves this in a state that has been considered a role model when it comes to all social indices. By the way we should first look at the tax struture in this sector ... Rs 25 lakhs/bar per year. No outlet can make a profit and the only way to stay afloat is to mix the good with the bad. People die when excesses happen. The govt. has to re look at its policies rather than dismissing some erring govt. officials. An eyewash for sure.
Alchoholics Anonymous Unlimited,
on Sep 13, 2010 08:00:29 AM
Alchoholics Anonymous Unlimited,
on Sep 13, 2010 08:00:29 AM
there is no problem eventhough the drunkards die............i think it is good for the future india....
Gandhi,
on Sep 19, 2010 06:03:29 PM
Gandhi,
on Sep 19, 2010 06:03:29 PM
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