NEW DELHI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The local government in the western Indian state of Goa has decided to ban drinking of alcohol in public places from next month.
Goa is one of the very few states in India where liquor consumption in public places is allowed as it is very popular with foreign tourists for its beautiful beaches.
State Chief Manohar Parrikar said Sunday the decision to put a ban on alcohol consumption in public places has been taken to curb the nuisance created by people in inebriated condition.
"If someone wants to drink (liquor), they should drink inside and not in public places," he said in state capital Panajai.
"We need to come out with a notification banning drinking of liquor in public places. The notification will be issued by October-end for which we will amend the existing law," he added.
Goa has already banned drinking in selected public places, including beaches.
