Drinking in public places might land you in jail

During the recent budget session, the Assam Government tabled the Assam Excise (Amendments) Bill, 2017 to include strict provisions with the prime objective of curbing drunken hooliganism at public places. 

The amendment will make drinking in public places a punishable offence, in the state.

The amendment will propose to make excise offences such as illegal storage of liquor, transport, labeling and sale non-bailable and to be tried by the court of law.