Hooch tragedy justifies the need for stronger prohibition laws?

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Channel: NDTV India · 2016 · News & Politics

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On News Point, we ask whether the Nitish Kumar government is taking enough measures to prevent tragedies such as what transpired at Gopalganj district of Bihar. Even though strong prohibition laws have been passed in the state, does that help in preventing trade of illicit liquor? 13 people died in Gopalganj district in what is suspected to be due to the consumption of spurious liquor. (Audio in Hindi)
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