And the vicious cycle begins; accidents on rise as liquor begins to flow

Ever since the liquor shops were opened with the blessings of authorities last week, the number of accidents related to driving under the influence of alcohol, clashes between gangs and domestic violence incidents against women and children are on the rise as before.

In the North alone, at least nine persons have died so far due to accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol and other violent activities. Among them was a 24-year-old who collided with a road post and died on the spot while another 22-year-old died while ‘taking part in a drinking competition’ with his friends last week.