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Bihar liquor ban : officials can not drink anywhere in the world

by IBNS 16 Feb 2017, 08:15 pm

Patna, Feb 17 (IBNS) : In a move taken for the first time anywhere in India, the Bihar Government has proclaimed a stern prohibition for its officials that bars them from drinking even outside the state, reports said.

Bihar went dry ten months ago after the Nitish Kumar Government came to power, but the ambit of the concerned law was expanded recentlky with the state Cabinet clearing an amendment in the prohibition law.

The amended law states that bureaucrats, judges or magistrates caught drinking anywhere in the world will be punished.

They may face dismissal, suspension or even salary cuts.

The drinking ban will also apply to Bihar officials on deputation outside the state.

However, it is not yet clear how the Government will keep track of officials drinking outside.

Last month, the Bihar Government organised a massive human chain in the state in support of the liquor ban. 

It was described as the longest human chain in the world.

 Officials claimed that images of the 11,000 km chain were taken by three satellites, aircraft, helicopters and drones.