Man arrested in MP for allegedly making liquor from hand sanitizer

Bhopal: Indal Singh Rajput was arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly making liquor from hand santizer. The liquor he made contained 72 percent alcohol, claim reports. Hand sanitizers also contain alcohol. Rajput was booked under Excise Act. 

Meanwhile, State government has allowed liquor shops to open in Assam. The decision taken on May 2 allow sale of wholesale vends of foreign liquor and country spirit in the state.

Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) "Off" and country spirit "off" shops located in districts, which has come under the Green Zone, will be allowed to operate.

"Off" are wine shops that sell only liquor, "on" shops that sell liquor and the consumption is allowed on the premises. This includes bars and restaurants.

Shops will be open from 11 AM to 5 PM on permitted days.

Old rates will apply for now.

However, social distancing rules need to be followed while availing the service.

A few days ago, Rajasthan Congress MLA Bharat Singh has written to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot requesting him to open liquor shops in the state highlighting the fact that if alcohol can kill corona after being applied on hands, it will also "kill corona inside the body when consumed". In his letter to Gehlot, the Sangod legislator on Thursday, wrote: "It's better to open liquor shops than to see people dying in state by gulping down handmade liquor." He was referring to an incident in Bharatpur where two people died after consuming handmade liquor recently.

"Open the liquor shops. There are people who have been longing to have alcohol. While they can get what they want, the state at the same time, can also add more revenue to its kitty," he added. Similarly, former BJP MLA Bhavani Singh Rajavat also issued a statement saying that liquor has always played a major role in winning any war. "In Satyug, Gods consumed Somras, Later, kings also won wars after consuming drinks. The opening of liquor shops shall help in checking virus and will bring in revenue for state government. However, the ban on tobacco, cigarettes etc should continue," he had said.