suicide cases being reported in India after liquor sales were stopped

suicide cases being reported in India after liquor sales were stopped.

Suicide cases being reported from various parts of the India after liquor sales were stopped here following Coronavirus
Lockdown, prime minister Narendra modi has directed the Excise Department to provide liquor to those with a prescription from doctors.



Maharashtra government also has asked Excise Department to provide free treatment to and admit people with withdrawal symptoms to de-addiction centers. Chief minister had said that the government is also considering option of online sale of liquor as the sudden unavailability of alcohol may lead to social problems



Maharashtra Chief Minister said Our government will start online counselling for those in home quarantine. Some people develop stress and such people can be given counselling online.