Tippling to death ; In the only major state where prohibition is still in force, another hooch tragedy claims 150 lives, triggering a fresh debate whether the policy should be scrapped.

India Today | July 27, 2009| | Copyright

Since its formation in 1960, prohibition has been in enforcement in Gujarat but to say that the state is the "Land of the Dry" would be, well, spurious. At weddings, social gatherings and corporate dos, booze flows while the police look the other way. Even those unfortunate enough to be caught get away lightly-a fine of Rs 25 or alternately sweeping floors at a public place in atonement for the sin.

Little wonder that in the only major state in the country where prohibition is still in place, its observance is an exception rather than the rule. Denied the opportunity to buy liquor legally ...

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